Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

lite.news is owned and operated by NXT Ltd, a UK-registered company. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is handled when you use lite.news.

For the purposes of applicable data protection law, NXT Ltd acts as the data controller in relation to personal information processed through lite.news.

2. Information we may process

When you access or interact with lite.news, certain information may be processed in the course of operating the site. This may include:

• Technical and usage information, such as IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and basic interaction data like pages accessed and approximate visit duration.
• Cookie and analytics data, where cookies or similar technologies are used to support site functionality or understand general usage patterns.
• Information you provide directly, for example if you contact us, such as your name, email address, and the content of your message.

3. How information is used

Personal information is processed for purposes related to operating and maintaining lite.news. These purposes may include:

• Providing and maintaining access to the site.
• Monitoring performance, diagnosing technical issues, and maintaining security.
• Understanding overall usage patterns to inform site improvements.
• Responding to enquiries, feedback, or requests that you submit.
• Meeting applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

Where required, personal information is processed on the basis of legitimate interests in operating and improving the service, responding to communications, and ensuring site security, or to comply with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and similar technologies

lite.news uses cookies and similar technologies to support core site functionality and to understand how the site is used. Cookies may be set by us or by trusted service providers that assist with analytics or hosting.

You can control or remove cookies using your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the availability or functionality of certain features.

Where required by applicable law, consent will be sought before non-essential cookies are used.

Where a cookie consent tool is in use, users can manage their preferences at any time via the cookie settings link available on the site.

5. Analytics and third-party services

lite.news uses basic analytics services to understand aggregated usage information such as page views and general site performance. These services typically process technical data in aggregated or pseudonymised form.

Analytics tools are not used to build individual user profiles or for behavioural advertising.

Some service providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards permitted under data protection law are relied upon.

lite.news may, now or in the future, work with third-party advertising partners such as Google AdSense. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to display advertisements and to measure their performance. Where required by applicable law, advertising cookies will be used only with user consent.

6. Data retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by law.

Information provided through direct contact may be retained for a limited period to address the enquiry and maintain appropriate records.

7. Your rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights in relation to personal information processed by NXT Ltd, such as rights of access, correction, deletion, restriction, or objection.

Requests relating to these rights can be made by contacting us using the form on the about page.

8. Children

lite.news is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly process personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the site, please contact us so that appropriate steps can be taken.

9. Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the date shown at the top of this page.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal information is handled, you may contact us using the form on the about page.