Dorset News Media Ltd — Legal Documents
Company No. 14231281 | Registered Office: 74 Douglas Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England, DT4 9XW
Document generated: 9 August 2025
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 9 August 2025
Dorset News Media Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) – Company No. 14231281
– Registered Office: 74 Douglas Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England, DT4 9XW
– Is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data fairly, lawfully, and transparently. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website dorset-news.co.uk.
1. Who We Are
Dorset News Media Ltd
Registered in England and Wales
Company Registration Number: 14231281
Registered Office: 74 Douglas Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England, DT4 9XW
Email: newsdesk@dorset-news.co.uk
Telephone: 01305602639
We are the data controller responsible for your personal information.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information you provide to us:
– Your name and contact details (e.g., email address, phone number)
– Information you submit when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us
– Comments or content you post on our website or social media channels
b) Information we collect automatically:
– IP address and device information
– Browser type and operating system
– Pages visited and time spent on the site
– Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
c) Information from third parties:
– Publicly available information
– Social media profile data (if you interact with us through those platforms)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
– Provide news content and services
– Respond to your enquiries and feedback
– Send newsletters and marketing communications (where you have consented)
– Improve our website, content, and user experience
– Monitor and protect the security of our services
– Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your data under the following legal bases:
– Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or agree to marketing
– Contract – to provide services you request
– Legal obligation – to comply with laws or regulations
– Legitimate interests – such as improving our services or preventing fraud
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
– Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email marketing platforms)
– Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
– Legal authorities, when required by law
– Data Brokers
We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties.
6. International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as UK-approved standard contractual clauses.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes we collected it, or to comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and legal requirements.
8. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
– Access the personal data we hold about you
– Request correction of inaccurate data
– Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
– Restrict or object to processing
– Data portability
– Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
To exercise these rights, contact us at newsdesk@dorset-news.co.uk.
9. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against loss, theft, and unauthorised access.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The ‘Last Updated’ date at the top will change accordingly.
12. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Dorset News Media Ltd
Email: newsdesk@dorset-news.co.uk
Postal Address: 74 Douglas Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England, DT4 9XW
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
Website: https://ico.org.uk
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
