Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025 – valid until republished
Applies to: highstreet.news and all links generated therefrom to sites belonging to domaincolony limited.
Data Controller: Domaincolony Limited, 56 Station Road, Westgate, Kent, CT8 8QY, United Kingdom.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of information:

a) Information you provide directly

Email address (e.g., for newsletters or contact forms)
Name or profile information (optional)
Reader revenue or subscription information

b) Automatically collected data

Through analytics and ad technologies, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Cookies or similar tracking technologies
Pages visited, referring website, and session data

c) Cookies and tracking

We use cookies for:

Website functionality
Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising (e.g., Google Ads, personalised ads where permitted)
Affiliate tracking

You can manage cookies via your browser settings or through any cookie consent tool we display.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Operate and maintain the Website
Provide news and content
Improve user experience
Send newsletters or marketing emails (with your consent)
Display personalised or non-personalised advertising
Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

Consent – e.g., newsletter signup, personalised advertising
Legitimate interests – site analytics, security, non-personalised ads
Contract – providing reader revenue or subscription services
Legal obligation – record-keeping, fraud prevention

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data with:

Service providers such as analytics platforms, hosting providers, email services
Advertising partners such as Google Ads
Affiliate networks where applicable
Payment processors for reader revenue or contributions (we do not store full card details)
Legal authorities if required by law

We never sell your personal data.

5. International Transfers

Some partners (e.g., Google, analytics providers) may store data outside the UK.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above.
Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and legal requirements.

7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Object to processing (e.g., marketing)
Restrict processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If we learn such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, but no system is completely secure. Users submit data at their own risk.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Website contains links to third-party sites and services, including advertisers and affiliate partners.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their policies before providing personal data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

To contact us regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please reach us at:

highstreet.news
Domaincolony Limited
56 Station Road, Westgate, Kent, CT8 8QY
Email: site.admin@highstreet.news