Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes the information Newsdigest may receive when readers browse the site, subscribe, create an account, save stories, submit material or contact the team.
Information readers provide
Newsdigest may receive an email address and reading interest through the welcome form; a name, email address and securely hashed PIN when an account is created; and the information included in article submissions, advertising enquiries, correction requests or general messages.
Information created through use
The site may store preferences such as saved stories, cookie choices and selected interests. Signed-out saved stories can be held in the current browser session. Signed-in saved stories and account preferences may be associated with the reader’s Newsdigest account.
Technical information
Like most websites, hosting and security systems may process an IP address, browser type, device information, requested pages, timestamps and diagnostic logs. This information supports delivery, security, abuse prevention and performance monitoring. Local weather uses browser location only after browser permission is available; an approximate network-based location may be used as a fallback.
How information is used
- To operate accounts, subscriptions and saved-story features.
- To deliver requested content and remember reader choices.
- To review submissions, enquiries and correction requests.
- To protect the website and investigate technical problems.
- To measure and improve performance when analytics consent is provided.
- To support advertising choices when advertising consent is provided.
Cookies and local storage
Essential storage supports core features and security. Preference, analytics, personalisation and advertising technologies should follow the choices made in Cookie Settings. More detail is available in the Cookie Policy.
Sharing and service providers
Information may be processed by service providers that support hosting, email delivery, security, analytics or advertising. Newsdigest should share only what is reasonably necessary for the relevant service and should not sell account PINs or private submission contents.
Retention and security
Information should be retained only for as long as needed for its operational, editorial, legal or security purpose. No online system can promise absolute security, but account PINs are stored as hashes rather than readable PIN values.
Your choices
Readers can adjust Cookie Settings, decline optional cookies, avoid creating an account, or contact Newsdigest about access, correction or deletion requests. Some records may need to be retained where required for security, legal compliance or the integrity of published editorial material.