Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Broadcasting Breaking News Network (BBNN) is a digital news and media organization developing an international news and information network.

This Privacy Policy explains the processing of personal information associated with BBNN.co.uk.

The organization responsible for determining how and why personal information is processed is referred to as the data controller.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy concerns personal information processed through BBNN.co.uk and the services made available on this website.

Depending on which features are available, these may include:

• Visiting and browsing the news website.
• Contacting BBNN.
• Submitting news tips or press releases.
• Making advertising or partnership enquiries.
• Applying for employment.
• Subscribing to newsletters or other communications.

Other BBNN platforms may publish additional privacy information when their services and processing activities differ from those described here.

3. Information We Collect

The information processed depends on how you interact with our website and which features are enabled.

Information You Provide

Depending on the service, this may include:

• Your name and contact details.
• Your organization and professional role.
• Messages and enquiries submitted to BBNN.
• News tips, press releases and supporting materials.
• Recruitment information, including CVs and professional experience, where applications are accepted.
• Newsletter preferences, where subscriptions are available.

Technical Information

Website hosting, security and other enabled services may process technical information, including:

• IP addresses.
• Browser and device information.
• Pages visited and access times.
• Referring websites.
• Security and technical logs.
• Cookie identifiers, where applicable.

Information From Other Sources

Information submitted to our newsroom or obtained through relevant public and professional sources may include information about individuals other than the person providing it.

Where applicable, BBNN must provide additional information about the categories and sources of data obtained from others, subject to relevant legal provisions.

4. How We Use Information

Depending on the features and services you use, personal information may be processed to:

• Operate, maintain and secure BBNN.co.uk.
• Respond to enquiries and communicate with visitors.
• Review news tips, editorial submissions and press releases.
• Handle advertising and partnership enquiries.
• Review employment applications, where recruitment is available.
• Provide requested newsletters and updates.
• Understand website performance where analytics are enabled.
• Meet applicable legal obligations and respond to security incidents.

The final policy must accurately reflect the processing activities that BBNN actually carries out.

5. Lawful Bases for Processing

Where UK data protection law applies, personal information must be processed using an appropriate lawful basis.

The relevant basis depends on the specific processing activity. Examples include:

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files that websites may store on your device. Similar technologies can help recognize browsers or remember preferences.

Depending on the tools enabled on BBNN.co.uk, cookies may support:

• Essential website functions and security.
• Remembering visitor preferences.
• Website analytics.
• Advertising measurement or personalization, if enabled.
• Embedded videos and third-party content.

Where required, non-essential cookies and similar technologies must not be activated before the appropriate consent is obtained.

Visitors should receive accurate information about the cookies in use and the available consent choices.

7. Information Sharing

Depending on the services BBNN uses, information may be disclosed to appropriately authorized service providers and other recipients.

Potential categories include:

• Website hosting and infrastructure providers.
• Email and communication service providers.
• Technical support and security providers.
• Analytics and advertising providers, where enabled.
• Professional advisers and authorities where disclosure is legally justified.

The final policy must identify the actual recipients or sufficiently specific categories of recipients.

Editorial Submissions

News tips and press submissions may contain information about other individuals. Their handling may involve applicable journalism provisions and source-protection considerations.

Do not send highly sensitive or confidential source material through an ordinary website form unless BBNN provides a suitable secure channel.

8. International Data Transfers

Website infrastructure and service providers may operate in different countries.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, BBNN must assess the applicable legal requirements and implement any necessary safeguards.

9. Data Retention

Personal information should be retained only for as long as necessary for its intended purpose, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Different retention periods may apply to:

• General enquiries and correspondence.
• Business and partnership enquiries.
• Newsletter records.
• Recruitment applications.
• Technical and security logs.
• Editorial records and news submissions.

10. Data Security

BBNN should implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, alteration or disclosure.

Relevant safeguards may include access controls, secure account management, software updates, encrypted connections, backups and incident-response procedures.

No internet transmission or website can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should avoid transmitting sensitive information through channels not intended for that purpose.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law and the processing activity involved, you may have rights relating to your personal information.

• Access: Request access to information held about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Erasure: Request deletion where the relevant conditions are met.
• Restriction: Request limits on certain processing activities.
• Portability: Receive or transfer certain information where this right applies.
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing relies on it.

Certain rights may be subject to legal exceptions or limitations, including applicable journalism provisions.

To make a request, use the privacy contact details in Section 17.

12. Marketing and Communication Choices

Where BBNN offers optional newsletters or marketing communications, appropriate subscription and preference choices should be provided.

You may withdraw consent where consent is relied upon, or object to direct marketing.

Marketing emails should include a suitable way to unsubscribe.

13. Children’s Privacy

BBNN publishes general news and information that may be accessible to audiences of different ages.

If services specifically directed at children are introduced, additional age-appropriate privacy information and safeguards may be required.

Parents or guardians with questions about information involving a child can contact BBNN using the details in Section 17.

14. Third-Party Websites and Services

BBNN pages may contain links to external websites, social media platforms and embedded content.

External services may process personal information under their own privacy policies.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy information provided by relevant third parties.

15. Automated Decision-Making

If BBNN uses solely automated decision-making, including profiling, that produces legal or similarly significant effects, any applicable privacy information must explain the processing and relevant rights.

16. Changes to This Policy

BBNN may update this Privacy Policy as its services, technology or applicable legal requirements change.

The publication date will be updated when the policy is revised.

Where required, individuals will also be informed about significant changes or new processing purposes.

17. Contact Us and Privacy Complaints

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise an applicable privacy right, please contact BBNN.

Privacy Complaints

If UK data protection law applies to your concern, you may have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Visit ico.org.uk for further information.

Depending on your location and the applicable law, another data protection authority may also be relevant.