1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how Love Newport ('we', 'our', or 'us') collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with https://newportshropshire.co.uk (the 'Website').
We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring your personal data is handled responsibly and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

Information You Provide:

Name, email address and contact details (when signing up for newsletters, submitting listings, or contacting us)

Business details (if submitting a listing or working with The Social Spring)

Any other information you voluntarily provide via forms, emails, or communications

Information We Automatically Collect:

IP address

Browser type and device information

Website usage data (via analytics tools such as Google Analytics)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to your enquiries or requests

Publish and manage business listings

Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)

Improve website performance and user experience

Comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your personal data when we have a legal basis to do so, such as:

Your consent (e.g. subscribing to newsletters)

Performance of a contract (e.g. paid business listings)

Legitimate interests (e.g. improving our website)

Legal obligations (e.g. for tax or compliance purposes)

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share it with:

Trusted service providers (e.g. website hosting, analytics platforms)

Our partner company, The Social Spring, where relevant for marketing or listing purposes

Legal or regulatory authorities if required

All third parties are required to respect your data and process it in accordance with data protection laws.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These may include:

Necessary cookies (for core website functionality)

Performance cookies (to understand website traffic)

Functionality cookies (to remember your preferences)

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings. For more information, see our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected, or as required by law. If you wish for your data to be deleted, please contact us at [Insert Email Address].

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Object to processing or request restriction

Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please email us at hello@newportshropshire.co.uk.

9. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. 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 effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Email: hello@newportshropshire.co.uk
Business Name: Love Newport (operated by The Social Spring)
Website: https://newportshropshire.co.uk