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Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Who we are
The Rochdale Siren is a local news publication covering Rochdale borough. Our website address is therochdalesiren.co.uk. You can contact us at enquiries@therochdalesiren.co.uk.
What information we collect
We collect your email address if you sign up to our newsletter. We collect your name, email address, phone number and message if you submit a contact form. We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the site — this includes pages visited, time on site and broad geographic location. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
How we use your information
Email addresses collected through our newsletter signup are used only to send you news updates and are never shared with third parties. Contact form submissions are used solely to respond to your enquiry. Analytics data is used to understand how the site is being used so we can improve it.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies for analytics purposes via Google Analytics. These are anonymised and do not identify you personally. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. We do not use advertising cookies or tracking cookies beyond analytics.
Data retention
Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics default retention settings.
Your rights
Under UK data protection law you have the right to access, correct or request deletion of personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at enquiries@therochdalesiren.co.uk and we will respond within 30 days.
Third-party services
We use Google Analytics for site analytics and Resend for email delivery. Both services process data in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable data protection law.
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.