Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, leytonorientnews.co.uk.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how we, as an independent fan hub for Leyton Orient Football Club, collect, use, and protect your personal information. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is respected and protected.

2. Personal Data Collected

We collect personal data that you provide to us voluntarily through our contact form. This includes your name and email address. Additionally, we may collect server access logs that include IP addresses and other technical data necessary for the functioning of our website.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

The processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds: (a) your consent, as per Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), when you provide your information through the contact form; and (b) our legitimate interests, as per Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, in maintaining and improving our website.

4. Data Retention Period

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typically, this means we will keep your data for a period of 12 months after your last interaction with us.

5. Cookies

Our website uses minimal first-party cookies to enhance user experience. We do not use any third-party analytics or advertising cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Hosting

Your personal data is hosted on Cloudflare R2, which provides secure and reliable storage solutions. We take appropriate security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data: (a) the right to access your data; (b) the right to rectification; (c) the right to erasure; (d) the right to data portability; (e) the right to object to processing; and (f) the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at deploy@fanhub.local. We are committed to responding to your inquiries in a timely manner.

Last updated: 2026-05-07