This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, melbournecitynews.info.
Information We Collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us through our contact form, which includes your name and email address. Additionally, our servers automatically log certain information, such as your IP address and access times, which is used for security and performance monitoring.
Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data
The processing of your personal data is based on two legal grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Firstly, we rely on your consent as per Article 6(1)(a) when you provide your information through our contact form. Secondly, we process data based on our legitimate interests as outlined in Article 6(1)(f), specifically for the purpose of maintaining the security and functionality of our website.
Data Retention Period
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Specifically, your data will be retained until you request its deletion or until we no longer have a legitimate interest in retaining it.
Cookies
Our website uses minimal first-party cookies to enhance user experience. We do not utilize any third-party analytics or advertising cookies, ensuring that your browsing experience remains private and secure.
Data Hosting
Your personal data is hosted on Cloudflare R2, a secure cloud storage solution. We ensure that appropriate technical and organizational measures are in place to protect your data from unauthorized access and breaches.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have several rights concerning your personal data. These include the right to access your data, the right to rectification of inaccurate data, the right to erasure (the 'right to be forgotten'), the right to data portability, and the right to object to processing. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Contact Information
For any inquiries or requests regarding your personal data, please contact the publisher, Steve Bellingham, at deploy@fanhub.local. We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring your rights are upheld.
Last updated: 2026-05-07