Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how City News Centre (“we”, “us”, “our”) handles information when you visit citynewscentre.com, contact us, or use related channels linked from this site. City News Centre is an independent fan publication about Manchester City Football Club. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the club.

Last updated: 10 September 2026

Who we are

City News Centre publishes football news, features, and community content online. For privacy questions, use our Contact Us page or email the address published there.

Information we collect

We may collect:

• Information you send us, such as your name, email address, and message content when you use a contact or advertising enquiry form.
• Technical information, such as IP address, browser type, device type, approximate location derived from IP, pages viewed, and referring URLs.
• Cookies and similar technologies used for site operation, preferences, analytics, and (where enabled) advertising.

We do not ask for payment card details on this site. If you buy anything through a third party, their privacy policy applies.

How we use information

We use information to:

• Operate, secure, and improve the website
• Respond to messages, tips, corrections, and partnership enquiries
• Understand how the site is used (for example traffic and popular stories)
• Show or measure advertising where ads are enabled
• Meet legal obligations where required

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use:

• Essential cookies needed for the site to work (for example security or basic preferences)
• Analytics cookies to understand traffic and improve content
• Advertising cookies, if ad partners are active on the site

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the site work. If we add a cookie banner or preference tool, use that to manage non-essential cookies.

Analytics and advertising

We may use third-party tools (for example analytics or ad networks) that process technical data on our behalf or under their own policies. Those providers have separate privacy notices. Where we run ads, partners may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver and measure campaigns.

Contact forms and email

If you contact us through a form on this site or by email, we use the details you provide only to handle your request. We do not sell your contact details. Messages may be stored in our email inbox, hosting environment, or form plugin logs for as long as needed to reply and keep a reasonable record.

Sharing information

We may share information with:

• Service providers who host the site, send email, or provide analytics and security tools
• Professional advisers or authorities where required by law
• A buyer or successor if the publication is transferred, subject to this policy’s standards

We do not sell personal information.

Where information is processed

City News Centre is run remotely. Our hosting providers, email tools, analytics, and other services may process information in more than one country. By using the site, you understand that your information may be handled in those locations under the providers’ terms and applicable law.

How long we keep information

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above. Contact messages are usually kept for a limited period after we respond, unless we need them longer for a dispute, legal claim, or ongoing partnership. Analytics data is often retained in aggregate or according to the tool’s settings.

Your choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to ask what personal information we hold, request a correction or deletion, or object to certain uses. To make a request, use the Contact Us page. We will respond within a reasonable time.

Children

This site is aimed at a general audience interested in football news. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children for marketing. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it where appropriate.

Third-party links

Articles and pages may link to other websites and social platforms, including YouTube or other video channels we use to share clips and updates. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Check their policies before you provide personal information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Please review it when you revisit the page.

Contact

For privacy requests or questions about this policy, use Contact Us.