Core Media Group Ltd
Company Number: 16877158
Registered Office: Bath, BA1 1LF, United Kingdom
Core Media Group Ltd (“Core Media Group”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an independent media and communications company based in the United Kingdom.
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data when you:
- Visit our websites and media platforms
- Engage with our editorial content
- Contact us with enquiries
- Advertise or work with us
- Participate in interviews or media production
- We operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Who we are
Core Media Group Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:
Core Media Group Ltd
Bath, BA1 1LF
United Kingdom
Company Number: 16877158
Email: info@coremediagroup.co.uk
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
3. Scope of this policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all websites, digital platforms, and media channels operated by Core Media Group Ltd.
It also applies to personal data collected through:
- Advertising and commercial partnerships
- Corporate communications services
- Media production activities
- Direct correspondence
4. The data we collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Identity Data
Name, job title, organisation, professional biography.
Contact Data
Email address, telephone number, business address.
Technical Data
IP address, browser type, device information, usage data, and cookies.
Communication Data
Messages, enquiries, submissions, interview correspondence.
Marketing Preferences
Preferences relating to communications from us.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data unless it is directly provided and necessary for a specific purpose.
5. How we collect personal data
We collect personal data:
Directly from you
When you:
- Submit an enquiry
- Engage in advertising or sponsorship discussions
- Subscribe to updates
- Participate in interviews
- Provide commentary or editorial contributions
Automatically
Through website analytics tools and cookies when you use our platforms.
From public sources
We may collect professional contact information from publicly available sources for journalistic, editorial, or commercial purposes.
6. How we use your personal data
We use personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Provide publishing, media, and communications services
- Manage advertising and sponsorship relationships
- Conduct interviews and produce editorial content
- Publish journalistic material
- Improve our websites and platforms
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:
- Performance of a contract
- Legitimate interests
- Legal obligations
- Consent (where required)
7. Journalism and editorial processing
As a media organisation, we may process personal data for journalistic purposes, including reporting, commentary, and publication.
Where applicable, we rely on exemptions provided under UK data protection law for journalistic activities carried out in the public interest.
Personal data published as part of editorial content may remain accessible as part of the public record.
8. Media production & interviews
If you participate in interviews, recordings, or filmed content:
- Your name, voice, image, and professional information may be recorded and published across our platforms.
- Content may be archived for editorial, historical, or reference purposes.
We will always aim to communicate clearly regarding the intended use of recorded material.
9. Advertising & commercial relationships
If you engage with us as an advertiser, sponsor, or commercial partner, we may process:
- Business contact details
- Contractual information
- Billing or payment information
This data is used solely for managing professional relationships and fulfilling contractual obligations.
We do not sell personal data.
10. Marketing communications
We may send relevant updates or communications where:
- You have subscribed
- You have an existing business relationship with us
You may opt out at any time by contacting us or using unsubscribe links provided in communications.
11. Cookies & analytics
Our websites use cookies and analytics tools to:
- Monitor website performance
- Understand audience behaviour
- Improve user experience
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
A separate Cookie Policy may provide further detail if required.
12. Sharing personal data
We may share personal data with trusted service providers, including:
- Website hosting providers
- IT and security providers
- Analytics services
- Professional advisers
All third parties are required to process data securely and only for authorised purposes.
13. International transfers
Where data is processed outside the United Kingdom, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK data protection law.
14. Data security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or loss.
Access is restricted to individuals who require it for legitimate business purposes.
15. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil contractual or editorial purposes
- Comply with legal obligations
- Maintain records for legitimate business needs
Archived editorial content may be retained as part of the public record.
16. Your rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction
- Request erasure (in certain circumstances)
- Object to processing
- Request restriction
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
17. Third-party links
Our platforms may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
18. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
