BritView.uk, operated by Calpe Press Ltd., is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Please read this policy carefully; it applies to all users of our digital news publication.
Who is the data controller for BritView.uk?
The data controller is Calpe Press Ltd., a private company limited by shares registered in Gibraltar (company number 129044), with its registered office at Unit 5, The Watergardens, Waterport Road, Gibraltar GX11 1AA. We operate the website BritView.uk, a general digital news publication focused on UK news, politics, business, technology, culture and public affairs. For any privacy-related queries, you can contact our team via privacy@britview.uk or through our Contact page. As a Gibraltar-registered entity, we comply with UK GDPR requirements for data subjects in the United Kingdom.
What personal data do we collect and why?
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name and email address when you sign up for our Newsletter, submit a tip via Tip Us, or contact our editorial team. We also automatically collect certain technical data when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behaviour through analytics tools and affiliate tracking links. This data helps us improve our content, measure audience engagement, and serve relevant advertising. Affiliate links are disclosed in accordance with our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
What is our lawful basis for processing your data?
We rely on several lawful bases under UK GDPR. For newsletter subscriptions, tip submissions, and contact forms we process data based on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time. For analytics, affiliate tracking, and website security we rely on our legitimate interest in understanding our readership, improving our service, and preventing fraud. When we process data for legal compliance (e.g., responding to lawful requests from authorities), the basis is legal obligation. Sponsored content is clearly labelled and processed under our Sponsored Content Policy; commercial relationships never determine editorial conclusions.
How long do we retain your data?
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe or for two years after last engagement. Analytics data is anonymised after 26 months. Correspondence, tips, and complaints are retained for six years to comply with legal and regulatory obligations. After these periods, data is securely deleted or anonymised. Our team, including Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Crawford and Standards & Fact-Checking Lead Oliver Reeves, oversees data minimisation and retention schedules in line with our Editorial Policy.
Do we share your data with third parties?
We share your data only with trusted service providers who process data on our behalf, such as email marketing platforms, analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), and hosting services. These processors are bound by contractual agreements to protect your data and use it solely for our instructions. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. In rare cases, we may disclose data if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of BritView.uk, our readers, or the public. Our Terms of Use further govern your relationship with us.
What are your rights under UK GDPR?
You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data; to restrict or object to processing; to data portability; and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please email privacy@britview.uk with your request and sufficient identifying information. We will respond within one month. If you believe your data has been mishandled, you may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority, at ico.org.uk or via their helpline.
How do we handle newsletters, analytics and affiliate tracking?
Our Newsletter uses double opt-in and tracks open rates and click-throughs to improve content. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email. Analytics use cookies and similar technologies; you can manage preferences via our Cookie Policy. Affiliate links are identified with a disclosure notice and may collect limited data (e.g., referral information) to attribute commissions. We do not use affiliate tracking to build profiles of individual readers. All commercial content is labelled in line with our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
Do we have a Data Protection Officer?
Calpe Press Ltd. has not formally appointed a Data Protection Officer because UK GDPR does not require one given the nature and scale of our processing. However, data protection matters are overseen by our compliance team, who can be reached at privacy@britview.uk. For any data protection concerns, you may also contact our Managing Editor Rebecca Marsh or Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Crawford via the editorial contacts listed on our Our Team page.
Our commitments
- We collect only the personal data necessary for the specific purposes disclosed in this policy.
- We process your data lawfully, fairly, and transparently, with clear lawful bases.
- We protect your data with appropriate technical and organisational measures, including secure storage and access controls.
- We respect your data rights and respond to requests promptly, within legal timeframes.
- We review and update this Privacy Policy regularly to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.