Privacy Policy
Last updated: 23 September 2026
IncisiorNews ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://incisornews.tech.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site. This policy complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
IncisiorNews is an independent digital news publisher. We are the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through this website.
Contact details:
Email:
admin@incisornews.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
- Comments: Name, email address, and comment text when you submit a comment on an article.
- Contact form submissions: Name, email address, subject, and message content.
- Newsletter subscriptions: Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Account registration (if applicable): Username, email address, and password (stored as a secure hash).
Information Collected Automatically
- Log data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamp of each visit.
- Cookies and tracking technologies: We use session cookies (required for site function) and optional analytics cookies. See Section 5 for full details.
- Device information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser capabilities.
- Usage data: Articles read, search queries, time spent on pages, and click interactions.
Information from Third Parties
- We may receive analytics data from services such as Google Analytics.
- If advertisements are displayed on our site, our advertising partners may collect data about your interactions.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Publish and moderate reader comments
- Respond to contact form enquiries
- Send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
- Improve website content, structure, and performance through analytics
- Detect, prevent, and address spam, fraud, and technical issues
- Monitor article view counts and trending content
- Comply with legal obligations
- Serve relevant advertisements (where applicable)
- Conduct aggregate statistical research about reader behaviour
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under the UK/EU GDPR, we process your personal data on the following lawful bases:
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Comment moderation | Legitimate interests (managing public discussion) |
| Responding to contact enquiries | Legitimate interests / Contract performance |
| Newsletter delivery | Consent (opt-in subscription) |
| Analytics & performance monitoring | Legitimate interests (improving our service) |
| Advertising personalisation | Consent (cookie banner) |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation |
6. Third-Party Links & Embedded Services
Our site may contain links to external websites. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we have no responsibility or liability for their content or activities. Always review their privacy policies when visiting external sites.
We may embed content from the following third-party services, which may set their own cookies:
- YouTube (video embeds) — Google Privacy Policy
- CoinGecko API (cryptocurrency prices) — data only, no personal data transmitted
- OpenWeatherMap API (weather data) — no personal data transmitted
- Google Maps (contact page embed) — Google Privacy Policy
- Google Fonts & FontAwesome — may log your IP address on font file requests
7. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website (hosting providers, email services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your data may be transferred. We will notify you before this occurs.
- With your consent: For any other purpose, only with your explicit consent.
We never sell personal data to data brokers or third-party marketers.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:
- HTTPS (TLS encryption) for all data in transit
- Passwords are stored as bcrypt hashes — never in plain text
- CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) protection on all forms
- Input sanitisation and prepared SQL statements to prevent injection attacks
- Regular security audits and software updates
- Access controls limiting database access to authorised personnel only
However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Data Retention
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion or your comment is removed by moderators.
- Contact enquiries: Retained for 12 months, then deleted.
- Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Server logs: Retained for up to 30 days for security purposes.
- Analytics data: Aggregated, anonymised — retained per the analytics provider's policy.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Restriction
Request restriction of processing while a dispute is resolved.
Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@incisornews.com . We will respond within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) .
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for users aged 16 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it without delay.
12. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including countries that may not have the same level of data protection as your home country. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may notify newsletter subscribers by email. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us About Privacy
For privacy-related enquiries, data subject requests, or concerns, please contact:
IncisiorNews — Data Privacy Team
Email: admin@incisornews.com
Website: https://incisornews.tech
You may also use our contact form for privacy enquiries.