Privacy Policy
Last updated: 23 March 2026
This Privacy Policy is compliant with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, you can contact the ICO at ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint or call 0303 123 1113.
Introduction
Newsquest Media Group Limited ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website galnova.com.
Data Controller: Newsquest Media Group Limited, Floor 1, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, NP20 1DW, United Kingdom.
Data Protection Officer (DPO): For data protection enquiries, please contact our DPO at privacy@galnova.com. The DPO can also be reached at the registered address above, marked "Data Protection Officer".
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:
- Personal Data: Email address, name, and other contact information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our website
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver newsletters and communications you have requested
- Improve our website and services
- Analyse usage patterns and trends
- Comply with legal obligations
Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR Article 6)
We only process your personal data where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK GDPR Article 6. The table below sets out the basis for each processing activity:
| Processing Activity | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|
| Sending newsletter you signed up for | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Responding to contact form enquiries | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Serving targeted advertising (after consent) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Analytics and website improvement | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Complying with legal obligations | Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) |
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected:
- Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Contact form messages: Up to 24 months from the date of your message.
- Server logs (IP addresses, access data): Up to 90 days, for security and troubleshooting purposes.
- Cookie consent records: Up to 12 months from the date of consent, in line with ICO guidance.
After the relevant retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymised.
Data Protection Rights (UK GDPR)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- The right to access your personal data
- The right to rectification of inaccurate data
- The right to erasure of your data
- The right to restrict processing
- The right to data portability
- The right to object to processing
Cookies and PECR Compliance
In accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we only set non-essential cookies after you have given explicit consent via our cookie banner. Essential cookies required for the website to function are set automatically.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential cookies — required for core website functionality
- Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors interact with our website (only with consent)
- Marketing cookies — used to deliver relevant content (only with consent)
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Services & Data Processors
We work with third-party services and advertising networks to operate our website and serve advertisements. Under UK GDPR Article 13–14, we are required to inform you of each specific service and its purpose. The table below lists all third-party services active on this site:
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Data Location | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taboola Pixel | Taboola, Inc. (US) | Native advertising, conversion tracking, audience retargeting | USA (IDTA transfer safeguards apply) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Formspree | Formspree, Inc. (US) | Processing contact form and newsletter subscription submissions | USA (IDTA transfer safeguards apply) | Contract / Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)(b)) |
| Tailwind CSS CDN | Tailwind Labs, Inc. (US) | Delivering CSS stylesheet assets for page rendering | USA | Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| MediaGo DSP | Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. (JP / US) | Display advertising, conversion tracking, audience targeting | Japan / USA (IDTA transfer safeguards apply) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
International transfers: Where data is transferred to the United States, we rely on the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) or the UK Addendum to the EU Standard Contractual Clauses as the legal mechanism for the transfer, in accordance with UK GDPR Chapter V.
Third-party advertisers may collect the following types of data:
- Browser type and operating system
- IP address (in anonymised or truncated form)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website address
- Interactions with advertisements (clicks, impressions)
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Your Online Choices (EU/UK) or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings. Opting out does not mean you will stop seeing adverts — it means the ads shown will no longer be personalised to your interests.
Marketing Communications
We will only send you marketing emails if you have actively opted in to receive them. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly. We will not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@galnova.com
Phone: +44 161 848 5200
Address: Floor 1, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, NP20 1DW, United Kingdom