Privacy Policy
We want visitors to be aware of the information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.
This privacy notice applies to this website. It should be read together with our Terms and Conditions and our Cookies page.
Who we are
This site is operated by Bolton Echo Ltd, Bolton, England. For privacy questions, email our Data Controller at [email protected].
Information we collect
The information we collect is used to aid the functionality of the site, improve the content of the site, notify site visitors of improvements and updates, and assist us, our partners and our agents with our own and third-party marketing initiatives.
Registration is not required to enter or view the public sections of the site.
Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:
- Contact details you submit (for example name and email on newsletter, contact, advertising, jobs, property or photo forms)
- Account details if you register or log in
- Comments, news tips, listings and other content you send us
- Technical data such as IP address, browser type and pages viewed
- Cookie and similar data as described on our Cookies page
How we use your information
We use personal information to:
- Provide and improve the website and its features
- Process orders, advertising and other requests you make
- Send newsletters and updates where you have opted in
- Respond to enquiries and complaints
- Keep the site secure and understand how it is used
Where we process an order, we collect information to fulfil that order and to provide you with the best possible service. The information we hold will be accurate and up to date. You can check the information that we hold about you by emailing us. If you find any inaccuracies we will delete or correct it promptly. We do not store financial information after a payment has been processed. Personal information is held securely in accordance with our internal security policy and the law.
Newsletters and membership
We run a membership scheme and publish a monthly opt-in email newsletter. We never sell the email addresses of our subscribers.
Cookies
The site uses cookies. We do not use cookies to identify you personally. We use two types of cookies:
- Session cookies — to remember details you have already entered and to make using the site easier.
- Persistent cookies — to track the number of unique, anonymous users to the site, and to remember cookie consent choices.
You can manage cookies in your browser settings, or by using the Privacy button at the bottom of each page. Deleting or rejecting cookies may impair your experience of our site. You may not be able to access some pages.
Full details of the cookies we use are on our Cookies page.
Sites linked from this website may also use cookies. Please check the individual privacy policies of those sites to find out more.
Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with service providers who help us run the site (for example hosting, email delivery, analytics or payment processing), or where we are required to do so by law. Advertiser and classifieds data is used to process your order; we do not divulge that information to any third party except as needed to provide the service you requested.
How long we keep information
We keep personal information only for as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, including any legal, accounting or reporting requirements, and then delete or anonymise it.
Your rights
You may ask us for a copy of the personal information we hold about you, and ask us to correct or delete it. You may also object to certain uses, or withdraw consent where we rely on it (for example newsletter subscription). Contact [email protected] to exercise these rights.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding our privacy policy or the use of cookies on the website please email our Data Controller at [email protected].
Bolton Echo Ltd
Bolton
England
England
Registered in England, company number 07916026