Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 22, 2025

At Everyday Cambridge, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you use our Services. We comply with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Data: Name, email, phone, and postcode when you submit stories, sign up for newsletters, or contact us.
• Usage Data: IP address, device info, browsing behavior, and social media interactions (e.g., likes, shares) via cookies and analytics tools like Google Analytics.
• Submitted Content: Stories, photos, or tips you send us, which may include details about third parties (with your assurance of consent).

We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., health, race) unless relevant to a submission and with explicit consent.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To publish and verify community-submitted stories.
• To send newsletters or updates (with your consent).
• To improve Services, personalize content, and analyze trends (e.g., popular Cambridge topics).
• For marketing (e.g., advertising opportunities) if you opt in.
• For legal compliance, fraud prevention, and site security.

3. Sharing Your Data

• Service Providers: With trusted partners (e.g., email platforms like Mailchimp, cloud storage) who help run the Services, bound by data protection agreements.
• No Sales: We do not sell your data to third parties.
• Legal Requirements: We may share if required by law or to protect rights/safety.
• Aggregated Data: Anonymized insights (e.g., “80% of readers are Cambridge locals”) may be shared publicly.

4. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as needed (e.g., submission records for 2 years) or as required by law. Inactive accounts are deleted after 12 months.

5. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights to:

• Access, correct, or delete your data.
• Object to or restrict processing.
• Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from emails).
• Data portability.

To exercise rights, email privacy@everydaycambridge.co.uk. We respond within 30 days. 

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies for functionality, analytics, and ads. Manage preferences via our cookie banner or browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for details.

7. International Transfers

Data is stored in the UK/EU via secure providers. Any transfers outside use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not for under-18s. If we discover child data, we delete it promptly.

9. Contact Us

Data Protection Officer: privacy@everydaycambridge.co.uk