Privacy Policy
Last updated: 6 February 2026
Who We Are
News Lancashire is a local news aggregation service operated by Tom Pickup. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data when you use our website at newslancashire.co.uk.
Data We Collect
If You Don't Log In
We collect no personal data whatsoever. We don't use analytics cookies, tracking pixels, or any third-party tracking. Your visit is completely private.
If You Create an Account
If you choose to create an account for personalised features, we store:
- Your email address (for login)
- Your display name (optional)
- Your news preferences (categories, boroughs)
- Articles you've saved or read (for personalisation)
This data is stored securely via Firebase Authentication and Firestore, operated by Google. We never sell, share, or monetise your data.
Cookies
We use only essential cookies required for authentication if you log in. We do not use advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or any third-party tracking cookies. See our cookie policy for details.
AI Content
Article summaries and analyses are generated using AI. The source articles are sent to AI services (Moonshot Kimi) for processing. No user data is sent to AI services.
Third-Party Content
We aggregate and link to content from third-party news sources. When you click through to an original article, that source's own privacy policy applies.
Your Rights (GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and all associated data
- Export your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
Data Retention
Account data is retained until you delete your account. News articles are retained for up to 90 days before being archived.
Contact
For privacy enquiries, data access requests, or to exercise your rights, please contact us.