Privacy Policy
Last updated: 21 October 2026
ProTech News (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates the website protechnews.co.uk (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and the rights you have over your data. We process personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Data we collect
Information you give us directly. If you contact us by email or through a form on the Site (for example to pitch a guest post or report an issue), we receive your name, email address and the contents of your message.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site we collect limited technical data: your IP address, browser type and version, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages and referring URLs. This data is collected through standard server logs and analytics cookies.
Cookies. We use strictly necessary cookies to make the Site work, and, with your consent, analytics and advertising cookies to understand readership and serve relevant ads. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies using the banner shown on your first visit. You can also change your choice at any time by clearing your browser storage and reloading the Site.
How we use your data
- To operate, maintain and improve the Site and its content.
- To respond to your messages and enquiries.
- To measure readership and understand which topics our audience prefers.
- To display advertising, including personalised ads where you have consented.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect the Site against abuse.
Our lawful bases are legitimate interests (running a publication), consent (cookies and marketing), and legal obligation where applicable.
Advertising
The Site may display ads served by third-party networks such as Google AdSense. These providers may use cookies to personalise ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalised advertising in your Google ad settings. We do not sell your personal data.
Data sharing
We share personal data only where necessary: with our hosting provider to operate the Site, with analytics and advertising providers as described above, and where required by law. We do not share your data with data brokers.
Data retention
Server logs are kept for a limited period for security purposes. Correspondence is kept for as long as needed to handle your enquiry. Cookie consent choices are stored on your own device.
Your rights
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict or port your personal data, and to object to processing based on legitimate interests. You may withdraw cookie consent at any time as described above. To exercise any right, contact us at the email address on our Contact page. You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Children
The Site is a general-audience technology publication and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was last revised. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
For any privacy question, use the contact details on our Contact page.