Privacy notice

Respecting our readers.

This Is Kirkley is currently an informational website. It does not offer accounts, online purchases or a public submission form, and it does not sell personal information.

Reviewed 29 August 2026

Information created by a visit

The systems that host and protect the publication may record standard technical information, including an IP address, browser or device information, the page requested, time of access and security events. This data comes from the device and network used to visit the site.

Purpose and legal basis

Technical information is used to deliver pages, maintain performance, investigate faults and protect the website from misuse. This supports the legitimate interest in publishing a reliable and secure local-interest service. Information may also be processed when necessary to comply with law.

Providers and retention

Hosting and security providers may process information on behalf of the site. It is not sold or provided to advertisers. Operational records are kept for the limited periods required for delivery, security and troubleshooting, then deleted or anonymised in line with provider schedules.

Cookies and external sources

The site does not intentionally set advertising cookies. Essential technologies may be used by infrastructure providers. Articles or pages may link to councils, community groups, businesses, archives or social platforms; their own privacy terms apply after a reader leaves this site.

Data rights

UK law may provide rights to access, correct or erase personal data, restrict or object to processing, and request portability where applicable. A reader may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Updates

This notice will be revised if the publication adds newsletters, submissions, analytics or other features that change how personal information is used.