Do Not Sell My Data Policy

MyTyne.co.uk (“myTyne”) is committed to protecting your privacy and respecting your data rights. We want to be absolutely clear: myTyne does not sell your personal data to third parties for monetary consideration.

This commitment means we do not:

• Provide your personal information to data brokers or list brokers.
• Sell your data to advertisers or external marketing companies.
• Monetize your personal information through any third-party sales arrangements.

Instead of selling your data, we use your information solely to provide and improve our community services, as fully detailed in our Privacy Policy. This includes:

• Maintaining our local business directory and event listings.
• Facilitating community discussions and location community activity.
• Sending you relevant local information (with your consent).
• Ensuring the security and functionality of our website.

While we do not sell your data, we may share limited information in specific, necessary circumstances:

• Public Information:Data you intentionally submit for public display, such as Business Directory listings (business name, address, contact details) and Community posts (display name and post content), is visible to others as part of the service's intended function.
• Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted service providers who help us operate our website (e.g. hosting, analytics, email distribution). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and cannot use it for their own purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may be required to share information to comply with valid legal obligations, requests, or court orders.

As a UK-based service, we comply with UK GDPR and provide all residents with comprehensive data protection rights.

You can exercise your rights by controlling your account and communication settings:

• Email Marketing: Unsubscribe from newsletters and updates at any time using the link provided in the email.
• Account Deletion: Request the complete removal of your account and associated data (subject to our data retention periods for accounting purposes).
• Community Posts: Delete your own community contributions from the relevant location community.

To exercise any of your data rights or if you have questions about our data practices:

What to include: Your full name, contact information, specific request (access, deletion, correction, etc.), and any relevant account details.

Response time: We will respond to your request within 30 days. Complex requests may take up to 60 days, with prior notification.

To protect your privacy and security, we must verify your identity before processing most requests. This verification may include matching information with your account details or confirming ownership of the associated email address.

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the Right to Know, the Right to Delete, and the Right to Opt-Out of Sale. As stated above, we do not sell personal information. Should our practices change, we will provide clear opt-out mechanisms. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to:

• Contact us directly to resolve the issue.
• File a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

ICO contact information:

• Website: https://ico.org.uk
• Phone: 0303 123 1113
• Address: Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF

For any specific questions about this policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:

Email: dan@mytyne.co.uk

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with a new effective date. Continued use of our services after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.