Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Crimewatch.co.uk collects, uses and protects your personal information when you use our website. By accessing or using Crimewatch.co.uk, you agree to the terms of this Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you provide directly, such as when you submit a story, fill out a contact form or subscribe to updates.
• Technical data including your IP address, browser type, device information and pages visited.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies to help us understand how visitors use our site.
• Media files or documents you choose to upload when submitting information.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

• Review and respond to submissions or enquiries
• Publish stories or footage, with appropriate consent
• Improve the performance and security of the website
• Analyse site usage to understand audience trends
• Comply with legal obligations and assist authorities where required
• Prevent misuse or unauthorised activity on the website

We will not sell your personal information to third parties.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your data only when necessary:

• With service providers who support website functionality
• With law enforcement when legally required or when safety is at risk
• With advertisers or partners in anonymised, non-identifiable form
• With our editorial team for verification of submissions

We do not share identifiable personal information without legitimate purpose or your consent.

Cookies

Crimewatch.co.uk uses cookies to improve user experience, analyse traffic and support website features. You can change or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data where legally appropriate
• Restrict or object to certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, use the contact form on our website.

Data Retention

We keep personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. Story submissions, media files and related communications may be retained for verification, legal obligations or editorial purposes.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us using the form on our Contact page.