Last updated: 19/03/2024

This privacy notice provides you with information on how B14 News collects and processes your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Who we are

B14 News is a non-profit, volunteer-run hyperlocal news organisation that covers the B14 postcode and surrounding areas in Birmingham, UK. Founded by Kyle Moore in October 2012, our aim is to bridge the gap between the local community and city media outlets.

Our website address is: https://www.b14news.co.uk.

2. What personal data we collect

**Cookies**

When you visit our website, we may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. If you have an account and log in to our site, we will set up cookies to manage your login session.

**Advertisements**

Our website uses Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC (“Google”), for the purpose of displaying advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

When you visit our website, you may encounter a cookie consent prompt provided by Google AdSense. This prompt informs you about the use of cookies for personalised advertising and gives you the option to consent to or decline the use of such cookies.

Please note that the use of cookies by Google AdSense is subject to Google’s own privacy policies. You can review Google’s privacy policy at Google’s Privacy Website. Additionally, you can manage your preferences regarding personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings page.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies by Google AdSense for personalised advertising purposes as described in this section.

**Embedded content from other websites**

Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles) from other websites. This embedded content behaves in the same way as if you had visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.

**Analytics**

We use Google Analytics to monitor the performance of our website. Google Analytics collects anonymised data about website visitors, including pages visited, duration of visit, and interactions with the site. Personal information is not recorded. Google stores this information for 50 months.

For more information about Google Analytics data practices, visit https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en. You can also review Google’s privacy policy at https://privacy.google.com.

**Contact Forms**

When you contact us via our website’s contact forms, we collect information such as your name, email address, the subject of your message, and the message itself. We use this information to respond to your inquiry and retain it only for as long as necessary.

**Sensitive Data**

B14 News does not collect any sensitive data about you, including information about your race or ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, political opinions, or health.

3. Who we share your data with

We have an open-door policy and invite the local community to engage with us regarding local issues, information appeals, and news submissions. We may share information provided by the community to create news articles and social media posts.

We will only share your personal data with third parties when required by law, to enforce our website terms and conditions, or to prevent crime. For example, we may share data with law enforcement agencies if compelled by a court order.

4. How long we retain your data

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal or reporting requirements. Comments left on our website and associated metadata are retained indefinitely for administrative purposes.

For employers registered on our jobs board, we store the personal information provided in their profiles. Users can edit or delete their information at any time, except for their username, which can only be changed by website administrators on request.

5. Your rights over your data

If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided. You also have the right to request the erasure of your personal data, except where we are obliged to retain it for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To exercise your rights or for more information, contact us through our website at https://www.b14news.co.uk/contact-us/.

For additional information about your rights under GDPR, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) website: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/individual-rights/.

6. Our contact information

Website: https://www.b14news.co.uk

Email: hello@b14news.co.uk

For any inquiries or concerns regarding your privacy rights, please don’t hesitate to contact us.