Privacy Policy
Privacy & Cookie Policy – tuoow.com
Effective Date: March 2025
1. Who We Are
This Privacy and Cookie Policy applies to tuoow.com, a UK-based news blog that delivers real-time updates on Benefits, Finances, News and Education.
For the purposes of data protection law, tuoow.com is the Data Controller of the personal information you provide through our website.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Marília, SP – Brazil
2. Information We Collect
We only collect personal data when strictly necessary, and always in a lawful, fair and transparent manner. This may include:
- Name, email address and preferences (when subscribing to newsletters).
- Account details (if you register or interact with restricted features).
- Technical information (such as browser type, device information, IP address).
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions) through cookies and analytics.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information under the following bases:
- Consent: When you subscribe to newsletters or accept non-essential cookies.
- Contract: When data is needed to provide a requested service.
- Legal Obligation: When required by law or regulatory authorities.
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, security, and improving user experience (always balanced with your rights).
4. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver and improve our news services.
- To personalise your reading experience.
- To send newsletters or updates (if you subscribed).
- To understand website performance and optimise content.
- To ensure compliance with legal obligations.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined here, unless a longer retention is required by law. Once no longer needed, data will be securely deleted or anonymised.
6. Sharing of Data
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share information only when:
- Required by law or legal processes.
- With trusted third-party service providers (such as hosting providers, email marketing platforms or analytics tools), under strict data protection agreements.
- With your explicit consent.
7. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, newsletter services) may process data outside the UK/EEA. In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent legal mechanisms.
8. Your Rights under GDPR/UK GDPR
As a user, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request corrections or updates.
- Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to certain types of processing.
- Request portability of your data.
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.
10. Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function properly, improve user experience, and gather analytics data.
How We Use Cookies
- Essential cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., login, account management).
- Performance cookies: Used for analytics and traffic measurement.
- Preference cookies: To remember your settings and preferences.
- Marketing cookies: For personalised content and relevant advertising (only with consent).
Managing Cookies
On your first visit, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, this may impact website functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
We use trusted third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics: To analyse site performance and improve content. Your IP address may be anonymised. You can opt out here: Google Analytics Opt-out.
- Social Media Plugins: (e.g., Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn) may set cookies to enable sharing and integration features. Each platform has its own privacy policy.
11. External Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites.
12. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding this policy, please contact us at:
This policy is effective as of Mar 2025. Updated September 2025
