Privacy policy
How Speedtechnews collects, uses and looks after personal information.
Last updated: August 09, 2026
SPEEDTECH LTD Company number 08026294 (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the Speedtechnews website. We handle personal data in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
This policy explains what we collect when you read Speedtechnews, subscribe to the briefing, send a tip, or contact the commercial desk.
Who is responsible for your data
The data controller is SPEEDTECH LTD Company number 08026294, Flat 1 115 Gowerstr., London, England, WC1E 7HU. Contact info@speedtechnews.com or 0303 1234 500.
Information we collect
- Enquiry and newsletter details — name, email, telephone number and any message you submit on contact, advertise or subscribe forms.
- Technical and usage data — IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed and referral URL, used to keep the site secure and understand how it is read.
- Cookie preference — whether you accepted or declined cookies, stored in your browser. See our cookie policy.
We do not require an account to read articles. We do not knowingly collect special category data.
How we use your information
- Send the briefing if you asked to join the list
- Respond to tips, corrections and commercial enquiries
- Operate, secure and improve the website
- Meet legal obligations and protect against misuse
Lawful bases
- Legitimate interests — running a news website and answering messages you initiate
- Consent — non-essential cookies, and newsletter signup where consent is required
- Legal obligation — where the law requires us to keep or disclose information
Sharing your information
Form submissions may be processed via our configured form endpoint so the desk can reply. We use trusted hosts and processors who act on our instructions. We do not sell personal information. We may disclose data if required by law.
International transfers
Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where that happens we use appropriate safeguards such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or adequacy regulations.
How long we keep data
Enquiry and newsletter data is kept for as long as needed to handle your request and for a reasonable follow-up period (typically up to 24 months, unless a longer period is required). Cookie preference storage remains until you clear it or change your choice.
Your rights
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Ask us to delete data in certain circumstances
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Request data portability where applicable
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Email info@speedtechnews.com. You can also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
Children
Speedtechnews is aimed at adult readers. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Changes
We may update this policy. The “Last updated” date will change when we do.
Contact
info@speedtechnews.com
SPEEDTECH LTD Company number 08026294
Flat 1 115 Gowerstr., London, England, WC1E 7HU
0303 1234 500
See also our terms and conditions and cookie policy.