DIRECT NEWS CENTRE

4 November 2025

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 24 April 2025
Last Updated: 16 August 2025

1. Who We Are

Direct News Centre (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is an independent online news platform based in the UK, offering up-to-date reporting and curated information across categories including Politics, Tech, Business, Entertainment, and Sport.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect minimal data and only what is necessary to provide and improve our service. This includes:

  • Usage data: such as pages visited, time spent, and referral sources (via Google Analytics)
  • Contact information: if you submit a form or subscribe to a newsletter (email address only)
  • Cookies: for basic functionality, and analytics
  • We do not collect sensitive personal data such as race, religion, health, or financial information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Improve the user experience and performance of our website
  • Understand which content is most engaging
  • Respond to queries or contact requests

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for the following purposes (You can manage cookies in your browser settings at any time):

  • Analytics (Google Analytics): to understand traffic trends and behavior
  • Functional Cookies: to retain preferences (e.g. dark mode)

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. We may share anonymized usage data with trusted analytics services like Google Analytics. All data shared is anonymized and aggregated.

6. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Analytics data: stored securely and reviewed periodically
  • Newsletter/email data: retained as long as you remain subscribed
  • Contact form entries: retained for 6 months for customer service purposes

7. You Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe)
  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)


To exercise any rights, contact us at: contact@directnewscentre.com

8. Where Your Data Is Stored

Your data may be processed or stored on secure servers located in the UK, the European Economic Area (EEA), or trusted third-party providers compliant with UK/EU data law.

9. Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: contact@directnewscentre.com