Privacy Policy for MarketWire
Last updated: 18 November 2025
MarketWire (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit themarketwire.co.uk.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you use our contact form, subscribe, or interact with us directly, you may provide:
- Name
- Email address
- Any additional information you include in a message
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, certain data is automatically collected:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring URLs
This information is collected through analytics tools such as Google Analytics 4 (GA4).
c. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Analyse site traffic
- Store certain preferences
- Provide a better user experience
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for:
- Providing and improving our website
- Understanding how visitors use our content
- Responding to enquiries sent through the contact form
- Ensuring website performance and security
- Running analytics and metrics for site optimisation
- Supporting advertising and monetisation (e.g., Google AdSense)
We do not sell or share your personal information with third-party marketers.
3. Google Analytics & Advertising
We use:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
- Google AdSense (once implemented)
These services may collect anonymised data through cookies and tracking technologies.
Google may use this data to personalise ads or improve its services.
Users can opt out of Google’s personalised advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/ads
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
As a UK-based website, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Our legal bases include:
- Consent – when you submit a form or accept cookies
- Legitimate interests – analysing website performance and preventing abuse
- Contractual obligation – responding to messages you send us
5. How We Protect Your Data
We take the security of your information seriously and use:
- Secure SSL encryption
- Restricted access controls
- Regular security updates
- Reputable hosting (IONOS) with built-in security features
However, no website can guarantee 100% security.
6. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary:
- Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
- Analytics data: according to Google’s retention settings
- Server logs: typically 30–90 days
You can request deletion at any time (see Section 8).
7. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, YouTube)
- Email providers
These services may process anonymised or aggregated data.
We do not control their privacy practices, so we recommend reviewing their policies.
8. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent (e.g., cookies)
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Request a copy of the data we store
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the form on our website.
9. Links to External Websites
MarketWire may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for:
- Their content
- Their privacy policies
- Their data practices
You should review those separately.
10. Children’s Privacy
MarketWire does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 16 years old. If such data is detected, it will be deleted.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect changes.