Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 February 2026
This privacy policy explains how VPNews Ltd ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at vpnews.co.uk (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Data Controller
VPNews Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data. We are registered in England and Wales.
Data Protection Officer contact: dpo@vpnews.co.uk
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
3. Lawful Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following lawful bases under Article 6 of the UK GDPR:
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the personal data we collect for the following purposes:
5. Cookies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. For comprehensive information about the cookies we use, their purposes, and how to manage your preferences, please see our Cookie Policy.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your personal data:
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:
8. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at dpo@vpnews.co.uk. We will respond to your request within one month, as required by the UK GDPR.
9. International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may process your data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK Government, or the service provider is based in a country deemed adequate by the UK Secretary of State.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
For any data protection enquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
VPNews Ltd
London, United Kingdom
Email: dpo@vpnews.co.uk
12. Information Commissioner's Office
If you are not satisfied with our response to your data protection enquiry, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
Telephone: 0303 123 1113
Post: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF