Privacy Policy

Last updated: 18 September 2026

This privacy notice explains how breakstoryp collects, uses and protects personal data in connection with our online resource for story production in timely news formats, including editorial preparation, studio segments, camera setup and structured media workflows. It applies to all visitors, registered users and customers in the United Kingdom.

Identity and role of the data controller

breakstoryp is the data controller for the personal data processed through this website. We determine the purposes and means of processing and are responsible for compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Our registered address is News UK, 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF, United Kingdom. Enquiries about data protection may be sent to [email protected].

Scope of this notice and the people it covers

This notice applies to anyone who visits the site, creates an account, purchases access to our production resources or otherwise interacts with our services. It covers data collected directly from you, through automated technologies and from third parties such as payment processors or analytics providers. It does not cover data processed by linked external sites.

Categories of personal data and sources

We collect identification data such as name and email address, account credentials, billing details, usage data including IP address, browser type and interaction logs, and content you upload when using production workflow tools. Data is obtained directly from you during registration and use, from cookies and similar technologies, and from service providers who assist with payments or security.

Purposes of processing and legal bases

We process data to provide and maintain access to the resource, to process payments, to send service-related communications, to improve site functionality, to detect fraud and to comply with legal obligations. The legal bases are contract performance for account and service delivery, legitimate interests for analytics and security, legal obligation for tax and regulatory records, and consent where required for marketing or certain cookies.

Requirement to provide data and consequences

Supplying basic account and billing data is necessary to register and access paid content. Failure to provide it prevents account creation and service use. Optional data such as profile preferences may be omitted without affecting core access, though some features may be limited.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, analyse usage and support essential site functions. Details of the specific cookies, their purposes and how to manage them are set out in our separate Cookie Policy, which is accessible via the site-wide cookie banner and footer.

Processors, recipients and legal disclosures

We share data with service providers acting as processors for hosting, payment processing, email delivery and analytics. These providers are bound by contract to process data only on our instructions and to maintain appropriate security. We may also disclose data where required by law, court order or to protect our rights or the safety of users.

International transfers

Some processors are located outside the United Kingdom. Where transfers occur we rely on UK adequacy regulations, standard contractual clauses approved by the Information Commissioner’s Office or other appropriate safeguards to ensure an equivalent level of protection.

Retention periods

Account data is retained for the duration of the account plus six years to meet tax and limitation requirements. Usage logs are kept for up to two years for security analysis. Marketing consent records are kept until consent is withdrawn. Specific criteria include legal retention obligations, ongoing service needs and legitimate interest assessments.

Security and data-minimisation practices

We apply technical and organisational measures including encryption in transit, access controls and regular security reviews. We collect only the data necessary for the stated purposes and delete or anonymise data once retention periods expire. No security measure can guarantee absolute protection against all risks.

Data subject rights

You have the right to access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability and objection to processing of your personal data. Requests may be submitted by email to [email protected]. We will respond within one month and may request additional information to verify identity.

Right to withdraw consent and object to marketing

Where processing relies on consent you may withdraw it at any time by contacting [email protected] or using unsubscribe links in emails. You may also object to direct marketing and certain profiling at any time; we will cease such processing upon receipt of a valid objection.

Right to complain to the supervisory authority

If you believe we have not handled your data correctly you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK supervisory authority, via their website or by post.

Children and age restrictions

Our services are intended for professional and educational users aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we become aware that data has been collected from a child we will delete it promptly.

Automated decision-making and profiling

We do not use automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects. Limited profiling may occur for analytics and service personalisation, but decisions affecting access or pricing are always made with human oversight.

Changes to this policy

We may update this notice to reflect changes in law, technology or business practices. The effective date of the current version appears at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised notice.