1. Introduction & Who We Are

Welcome to New York Time News (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Company”), operating the website nytnews.co.uk. We specialize in professional blog posting services, SEO strategies, content creation, and digital marketing solutions for businesses, agencies, and individuals.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us (e.g., purchase SEO packages, order blog posts, subscribe to newsletters, or contact support). Please read it carefully. By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

For UK and EU users, we comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), additional rights apply.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal data to deliver and improve our SEO and blog posting services. This includes:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account & Contact Details: Full name, email address, phone number, company name, billing address, and any information you share via contact forms, order forms, or live chat.
• Payment Information: When you purchase our SEO or blog posting packages, we collect payment data via our secure payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.). We do NOT store full credit card numbers on our servers.
• Project & Content Data: Details about your website (URLs, analytics, target keywords), blog topics, guest post requirements, content guidelines, and any login credentials you voluntarily provide for CMS access (e.g., WordPress). Credentials are encrypted and used only with explicit consent.
• Communications: Records of your correspondence with us (emails, support tickets, feedback).

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and other analytical data via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Cookies & Tracking: We use essential, functional, and analytical cookies to improve user experience and analyse traffic. (See Section 8: Cookies).

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, payment gateways, social media platforms) when you interact with our ads or log in via external accounts (if applicable).

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data only for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Providing Services: To deliver SEO campaigns, publish blog posts, manage content calendars, analyse performance, and fulfill orders.
• Payment & Billing: To process transactions, issue invoices, and prevent fraud.
• Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and manage client relationships.
• Marketing & Communication: With your consent, we may send newsletters, promotional offers, or updates about new SEO tools/services. You can opt out at any time.
• Improving Our Website & Services: To monitor trends, personalise user experience, and enhance security.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, enforce our terms, and protect our rights or the safety of our users.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the UK or EEA, our processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: Processing required to perform our services (e.g., fulfilling SEO orders, blog posting).
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, secure our website, prevent fraud, and market relevant offers (where balanced with your privacy rights).
• Consent: For marketing communications, non-essential cookies, and optional data sharing.
• Legal Obligations: To comply with tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements.

5. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share information with trusted third parties only when necessary:

• Service Providers & Partners: Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal), hosting providers (AWS, Cloudways), analytics (Google Analytics, Search Console), CRM tools, and freelance content contributors involved in delivering blog posting services. These parties are contractually bound to protect your data.
• SEO & Outreach Tools: We may use third-party SEO platforms (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs) to manage campaigns; data shared is limited to project scope.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, we may disclose information to protect our rights or investigate fraud.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred, but we will notify you.

6. Data Security & Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures (SSL encryption, firewalls, restricted access, secure data storage) to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Retention Period: We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Typically, client data is kept for 5 years after the last interaction unless deletion is requested. Marketing data is retained until consent is withdrawn.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location (UK, EEA, or globally), you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or contractual limitations.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing relies on consent, you may withdraw anytime without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 12. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

8. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyse traffic, and personalise content. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., security, shopping cart).
• Analytics/Performance Cookies: Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with our site (anonymous aggregated data).
• Functionality Cookies: Remember preferences (language, region).
• Marketing Cookies: Used for retargeting campaigns (Google Ads, social media) only with your consent.

You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner when you first visit. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. For more details, see our Cookie Policy (available upon request).

9. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., client portfolios, payment gateways, industry tools) or embedded content (YouTube videos). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such data.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, our services, or industry best practices. The revised version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or a prominent notice on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or need further information about our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) or support team:

13. Additional Information for California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you additional rights: right to know what personal information is collected, right to request deletion, right to opt-out of the “sale” of personal data. We do not sell your personal information. To exercise CCPA rights, contact us at info@bulleyes.blog.