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We don’t sell your data.
We don’t track you for the sake of it.
We only collect what’s necessary to keep the site running, prevent spam, and allow normal interaction such as comments and logins.
Who we are
Our website address is: https://breakingbrexitnews.com
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent. This helps with spam detection and site security.
An anonymised string created from your email address (sometimes called a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once approved, your comment and profile picture (if linked to Gravatar) may be visible publicly.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Images on the site can be downloaded by visitors, and any embedded location data may be extracted.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for convenience only and last for one year.
When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
If you log in, cookies are used to save your login details and display preferences. Login cookies last two days, and screen preference cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is saved that records the post ID of the article. It contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or social media posts. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the original website directly.
These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content, particularly if you are logged into their platform.
Advertising & analytics
This site may display advertising from third-party providers such as Google. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies to show relevant ads and measure performance.
We do not receive personal information such as names or email addresses from advertisers. Any data used for advertising is handled in accordance with the provider’s own privacy policies.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
How long we retain your data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so follow-up comments can be approved automatically.
If users register on the site (where applicable), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Site administrators can also access and edit this information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that your personal data be erased, except where we are required to keep it for legal, administrative, or security reasons.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Data protection
We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Your data is collected for specific purposes, stored securely, and never sold.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, you can contact us via the website.