Last Updated: 6 April 2026
South London News and Media respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we handle information when you visit our website and how we adhere to the highest standards of data protection for our readers across South East London.
We do not knowingly collect personal data unless it is voluntarily provided (for example, when contacting our newsdesk, submitting a tip, or signing up for updates). This may include:
Identity Data: Name or professional title.
Contact Data: Email address or telephone number.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected via cookies to improve site performance.
Any information shared is used solely for the purpose for which it was provided. We use your data to:
Editorial Engagement: Respond to enquiries, verify news tips, or coordinate with contributors.
Performance Monitoring: Improve content quality and site layout via standard, anonymous analytics tools.
Security: Ensure the safety, security, and integrity of our digital platform.
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
South London News and Media uses standard cookies and analytics tools to understand reader interaction.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to Trend Wire Media and/or other sites on the Internet.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings (google.com) or by visiting www.aboutads.info.
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, we process your data based on:
Legitimate Interests: Improving our local news service and maintaining site security.
Consent: When you contact us directly or opt-in to specific communications.
As a UK resident, you have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and to object to certain types of processing. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact our data compliance team.
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our data lead at: Email: privacy@trendwiremedia.com
