{"id":44686,"date":"2026-06-12T12:19:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T11:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/?page_id=44686"},"modified":"2026-06-12T13:28:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T12:28:19","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwejournalism.net\/bowernews\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Last updated:<\/strong> 12 June 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bower News is an online journalism platform operated by the MA Journalism programme at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data when you visit or interact with this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and in accordance with UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Data Controller:<\/strong>
University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bower News is managed as part of teaching and learning activities within the MA Journalism programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For any privacy-related queries, please contact:
Christopher Brown, programme leader MA Journalism:<\/strong> christopher12.brown@uwe.ac.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. What personal data we collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We collect only limited personal data through the operation of this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a) Student contributors (published content)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are a student contributor, we process and publish:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Your name (as a byline on articles)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Content you create (articles, multimedia, and associated metadata)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contributor profile information (where applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Important:<\/strong>
    Content published on Bower News is publicly accessible and may be viewed, shared, or indexed by search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This reflects the professional publishing environment of journalism and forms part of the educational experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    b) Student\/editor accounts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    For students with login access, we collect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • University email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Username<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Account activity (e.g. content creation and editing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      This is required to provide access to the site and enable publication workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      c) Technical data (all visitors)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      When you visit the site, we may automatically collect standard technical information, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Browser type and version<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Device information<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Pages visited and time of access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        This data is typically collected through server logs and is necessary for the secure operation of the website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        d) Cookies (essential only)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        This site uses essential cookies<\/strong> to enable core functionality, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Logging in to the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Maintaining session security<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Remembering user preferences (where applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          We do not<\/strong> use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          e) Embedded third\u2011party content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Bower News uses embedded content as part of journalism practice, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Social media posts (e.g. X\/Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Video\/audio embeds (e.g. YouTube or similar platforms)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            When you view embedded content, those third-party platforms may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Collect your IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Set cookies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Track your interaction with the content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              These platforms act as separate data controllers<\/strong>, and their own privacy policies apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              4. How we use your data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              We use personal data to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Operate and maintain the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Enable students to publish journalism content<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Display authorship (bylines) and support professional portfolios<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Provide secure login access<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Ensure the security and performance of the site<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Investigate misuse or technical issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                We do not use your data for commercial marketing purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                5. Legal basis for processing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Public task \/ educational purpose<\/strong> \u2013 processing is necessary for teaching and learning activities carried out by the University<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Legitimate interests<\/strong> \u2013 maintaining and securing the website<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Legal obligations<\/strong> \u2013 where required under UK law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  6. Who we share data with<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  We do not sell personal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  We may share or process data with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • UWE Bristol staff involved in teaching, IT, and administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Website hosting providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Third-party platforms via embedded content (see Section 3e)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    7. Data retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    We retain personal data only as long as necessary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Published content may remain publicly available as part of the site archive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Student account data is retained in line with university policies<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Technical logs are retained for a limited period for security purposes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      8. Your rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        \n
                      • Access your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Request correction of inaccurate data<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Request erasure (where appropriate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Restrict or object to processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner\u2019s Office (ICO)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Students are informed as part of their course that work published on Bower News is public-facing and may be used for educational and promotional purposes. If you are a student contributor and wish to request changes to published material, please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        9. Data security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        We take appropriate measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Access to student accounts and administrative features is restricted to authorised users only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        10. Links to other websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        Bower News may contain links to external websites.
                        We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        11. Changes to this Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        We may update this policy from time to time to ensure it remains accurate and compliant.
                        Any changes will be published on this page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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