Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

CouchCast is operated by Newsquest Media Group Limited, Company No: 01676637, Floor 1, Chartist Tower, Newport, NP20 1DW, United Kingdom. Contact: info@notathletic.com

2. What data we collect

We collect data you provide (e.g. email address for newsletter sign-up) and data collected automatically (browser type, pages visited, approximate location via IP address). We also use cookies and similar technologies — see our Cookie Policy.

3. How we use your data

• To deliver content and improve the website
• To send newsletters, where you have opted in
• To serve relevant advertising, where you have given consent under UK PECR
• To analyse traffic via analytics tools (consent required)

4. Legal bases (UK GDPR)

We rely on: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) for marketing emails, advertising cookies and analytics cookies — per ICO Cookie Guidance 2023, Legitimate Interests cannot be used as a lawful basis for tracking or advertising cookies; Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) for processing necessary to fulfil a service you have requested; Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)) for essential site security and fraud prevention only; Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) where required by law.

5. Advertising partners

With your consent, advertising cookies may be set by Taboola, Inc. (USA) and other partners. Data may be transferred to the USA under standard contractual clauses (UK SCCs) or the UK-US Data Bridge. You can withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Policy page.

6. Affiliate links

CouchCast participates in affiliate programmes. Links marked "Sponsored" or "Partner" may earn us a referral fee if you make a purchase or sign up via those links, at no additional cost to you. This does not affect our editorial independence.

7. Your rights (UK GDPR)

You have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict processing of your personal data. You may also object to processing and request data portability. To exercise any right, contact info@notathletic.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): ico.org.uk, 0303 123 1113.

8. Data retention

Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purpose it was collected.

9. Security

This website uses HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data in transit. We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access or disclosure.