Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 2026
At TrueNorth News, accessible from truenorthnews.co.uk, the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by TrueNorth News and how we use it.
1. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
We are a Data Controller of your information. TrueNorth News legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Information we collect and the specific context in which we collect the information:
- TrueNorth News needs to perform a contract with you
- You have given TrueNorth News permission to do so
- Processing your personal information is in TrueNorth News legitimate interests
- TrueNorth News needs to comply with the law
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have certain data protection rights. If you wish to be informed what Personal Information we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.
2. Log Files
TrueNorth News follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. All hosting companies do this and a part of hosting services’ analytics. The information collected by log files include internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks.
3. Cookies and Web Beacons (AdSense Mandatory Disclosure)
Like any other website, TrueNorth News uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.
Google DoubleClick DART Cookie
Google is one of a third-party vendor on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to truenorthnews.co.uk and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL – https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
4. Advertising Partners Privacy Policies
Third-party ad servers or ad networks uses technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on TrueNorth News, which are sent directly to users’ browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see on websites that you visit.
Note that TrueNorth News has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.
5. International Audience Compliance
Australia Privacy Rights
In accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP), we disclose that your data may be processed by third-party services (such as Google) located outside of Australia. By using our site, you consent to this cross-border transfer of information.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
Under the CCPA, among other rights, California consumers have the right to request that a business that collects a consumer’s personal data disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal data that a business has collected about consumers.
6. Children’s Information
Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. TrueNorth News does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.
7. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
8. Contact Us
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at info@truenorthnews.co.uk or via our Contact Page.