Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15 February 2026
M10News (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected when you visit https://m10news.com.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://m10news.com.
M10News is an independent digital news publisher providing original journalism, analysis, and public-interest reporting.
For privacy-related enquiries, you can contact us at:
Email: info@m10news.com
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We collect only limited personal data where necessary to operate the website, publish content, maintain security, and comply with legal obligations.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address
- Browser user agent string
This information is collected to help with spam detection and moderation.
An anonymised hash of your email address may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Once approved, your comments and profile image will be visible publicly.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract metadata from publicly accessible images.
Contact Forms
If you contact us using a form or email, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Message content
This data is used solely for correspondence, editorial or administrative purposes. We do not use contact submissions for marketing.
Cookies
M10News uses cookies to ensure the website functions correctly and to improve the user experience.
Cookies may be set when:
- Leave a comment (to remember your name and email for convenience)
- You log in (for authentication and display preferences)
- You edit or publish content (editor cookies)
Comment cookies last for one year.
Login cookies last up to two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected.
You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. These tools collect anonymised usage data, such as pages viewed and time spent on the site.
Where applicable, users can opt out of analytics tracking through cookie consent settings.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on M10News may include embedded content (such as videos, tweets, or images). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external website.
These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use of cookies
- Track your interaction with embedded content
M10News has no control over third-party data collection on external platforms.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Data may be shared only where necessary with:
- Spam detection services
- Website hosting and security providers
- Consent management services (such as Complianz)
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and related metadata are retained indefinitely to facilitate moderation and discussion continuity.
- Registered user data (if applicable) is stored in user profiles
- Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond
Data required for legal or security purposes may be retained longer.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to certain processing
- Request data portability
Requests can be made by contacting us at contact@m10news.com.
This does not include data we are legally required to retain.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked by automated spam-detection services.
Some service providers may process data outside the European Union. Where this occurs, safeguards are in place to ensure GDPR-equivalent protection.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including:
- Secure hosting
- Access controls
- Regular updates and monitoring
Only authorised individuals have access to personal data.
Data Breach Procedures
In the event of a data breach, we have procedures in place to:
- Assess and contain the incident
- Notify relevant authorities where required
- Inform affected users if legally necessary
Automated Decision-Making
M10News does not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or significant effects on users.
Consent Management
This website uses Complianz – The Privacy Suite for WordPress to manage cookie consent.
Your IP address is anonymised and stored only to record consent preferences. No personally identifiable information is shared with Complianz.
Contact Information
For privacy and data protection concerns, contact:
Email: info@m10news.com
Website: https://m10news.com