Last updated: 23 June 2026
Bridlington Echo respects your privacy. This policy explains how we handle personal information in relation to this website.
Who we are
This website is operated by:
Echo Media Group
70 High Street, Old Town
Bridlington
East Yorkshire
YO16 4QA
Email: editor@bridlingtonecho.co.uk
Telephone: 01262 425249
For data protection purposes, Echo Media Group is the data controller for any personal information processed through this website.
What personal information we collect
This website does not currently use contact forms, subscriber accounts, user logins, comments, online payments or newsletter sign-ups.
We do not ask visitors to provide personal information through the website.
However, like most websites, some technical information may be collected automatically when you visit the site. This may include:
- IP address;
- browser and device information;
- pages visited;
- date and time of visit;
- cookie preferences;
- basic server and security logs.
This information is used only where necessary to operate, maintain, secure and improve the website.
Cookies and similar technologies
This website may use cookies or similar technologies.
Some cookies are necessary for the website to work properly. Others, such as analytics, advertising or embedded content cookies, are only used where appropriate consent has been given.
More information is provided in our Cookie Policy.
How we use information
Where technical information is collected, it may be used to:
- operate and maintain the website;
- keep the website secure;
- understand basic website performance;
- manage cookie preferences;
- prevent misuse or technical problems;
- comply with legal obligations.
Our lawful basis
Where personal information is processed, we rely on:
- legitimate interests, for operating, securing and maintaining the website;
- consent, where required for non-essential cookies or similar technologies;
- legal obligation, where we are required to keep or share information by law.
Sharing information
We may share limited technical information with trusted service providers who help us run the website, such as:
- website hosting providers;
- website maintenance and security providers;
- analytics providers, where used;
- cookie consent providers, where used;
- embedded content or advertising providers, where used.
We do not sell personal information.
How long information is kept
We only keep personal information for as long as necessary.
Website logs and security records are normally kept only for a limited period needed for website operation, security and troubleshooting, unless a longer period is required for legal or security reasons.
Links and embedded content
This website may link to other websites or include content from third-party services, such as social media platforms, video platforms or advertising networks.
Those third parties may collect information about you in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for how external websites or services use your information.
To make a request contact: editor@bridlingtonecho.co.uk
To make a complaint contact: editor@bridlingtonecho.co.uk
Email the nature of your complaint including as much detail as possible, such as names, specific dates and any other information you consider to be relevant. The newspaper will respond within 21 days and will seek to resolve directly all complaints but you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at www.ico.org.uk/concerns
Changes to this policy
We keep this policy under regular review, it was last updated on 23rd June 2026. The latest version is published on this website.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to:
Email: editor@bridlingtonecho.co.uk
or by post to:
Echo Media Group
70 High Street, Old Town
Bridlington
East Yorkshire
YO16 4QA
