The Local Web Network is committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of visitors to our websites.
We understand that your privacy is important to you and that you care about how your personal data is used. We respect and value the privacy of all website visitors, contributors, clients and customers.
In particular, we want you to know that we are not in the business of selling, renting or trading personal data or email addresses with other companies or businesses for marketing purposes.
Websites Covered by This Notice
This Privacy Notice applies to all websites operated as part of The Local Web Network, including:
- PoyntonWeb – www.poyntonweb.co.uk
- BramhallWeb – www.bramhallweb.co.uk
- HazelGroveWeb – www.hazelgroveweb.co.uk
- CheadleHulmeWeb – www.cheadlehulmeweb.co.uk
This notice also applies to any associated subdomains, social media channels and video platforms operated by The Local Web Network.
What Personal Data Do We Collect?
We do not collect personal data unless you choose to provide it.
Personal data may be collected if you:
- Send us an email
- Purchase a product or service
- Complete an online form
Any personal data provided is used only in a way that is consistent with our obligations and your rights under the law.
Use of Cookies
Our websites do not use cookies to identify you for marketing purposes.
Cookies may be used only where necessary for the essential operation of the website.
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect standard internet log information. This may include:
- Page visits and traffic levels
- Browser type and device information
- General usage statistics
This information is processed in a way that does not identify individuals.
How Do We Use Your Personal Data?
Under UK GDPR, we must always have a lawful basis for using personal data.
We process personal data where:
- It is necessary to perform a contract with you
- You have given consent
- It is within our legitimate business interests, including the publication of local news, community information and related content
Personal data may be used for:
- Providing and managing services
- Administering enquiries or contracts
- Communicating with you
- Improving website content and services
Video and Photography
As part of our role as a local community publisher, The Local Web Network may capture video and photographic footage in public places, including streets, parks, town centres, events and venues that are open to the public.
As part of our role as a local community news publisher, The Local Web Network may capture and publish video and photographic content in public places, including streets, parks, town centres, events and venues that are open to the public.
Filming and photography are carried out in accordance with UK law, which permits the recording and publication of events, locations and people from public places and other publicly accessible spaces where no filming restrictions apply. This activity is carried out for journalistic, informational and editorial purposes.
Such footage may include members of the public appearing incidentally as part of wider scenes or event coverage.
- We do not intend to focus on individual members of the public
- We do not intend to focus on children without clear permission
Video and photographic content may be published on:
- Local Web Network websites
- Associated social media channels
- YouTube
This processing is carried out under our legitimate interest in providing local news, community coverage and promotional content.
Further information is available in our Video & Photography Policy.
Use of AI-Generated Avatars and Voiceovers
In some of our videos, we may use AI-generated avatars and/or AI-generated voiceovers to present information in a clear and consistent format. Where used, these elements are created for editorial, informational and promotional purposes and do not represent a real person unless explicitly stated. We do not use AI to impersonate identifiable individuals, and we take reasonable steps to ensure that any AI-generated content is appropriate and does not mislead viewers about the nature of the presentation.
Copyright and Third-Party Content
The Local Web Network makes reasonable efforts to ensure that all images, video and other content we publish are either created by us, supplied with permission, or believed to be free to use. We do not intend to publish content that infringes copyright or other intellectual property rights.
From time to time, contributors may provide photographs or video and confirm that they have the right to supply that content. While such content is accepted in good faith, contributors are responsible for ensuring that any material they submit does not infringe third-party rights.
If we are notified that any content may infringe copyright or other intellectual property rights, we will review the matter promptly and, where appropriate, remove or amend the content.
How Long Do We Keep Personal Data?
We do not keep personal data for longer than is necessary to deal with enquiries, requests or orders.
We do not request or retain more personal data than is required.
Do We Share Personal Data?
We may sometimes work with third parties to supply products or services on our behalf, such as payment processors or delivery providers. In such cases, those parties may have access to limited personal data where required.
Personal data may also be processed by third-party platforms where content is published, including YouTube and social media services.
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights, which we will always work to uphold:
- The right to be informed about how your personal data is used
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to have inaccurate or incomplete data corrected
- The right to request deletion of your personal data
- The right to restrict the processing of your personal data
- The right to object to the use of your personal data for specific purposes
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
Information About Us
The Local Web Network
Operated by Online Works Limited
Registered in England under company number 6035582
Registered Address: 27 Clifford Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK12 1HY
Email: editor@localweb.network
Telephone: 01625 709424
