CCPA Explicit Notice – California Consumer Privacy Act

The data controller for all services covered by this notice is Associated Newspapers Limited, operating under the brand name DailyGmail. Registered address: Northcliffe House, 9 Derry Street, London W8 5HY, United Kingdom.

We operate digital news platforms, mobile apps, paid subscriptions, advertising services and related consumer products accessible to users located within California, USA.

We collect the following categories of personal information from California consumers, as defined under CCPA:

A. Identifiers & Contact Data

• Full name, email address, mailing address, telephone numbers
• Account username, encrypted passwords, unique subscriber IDs
• Device IDs, IP addresses, advertising identifiers

B. Commercial Information

• Subscription billing records, payment card partial details
• Purchase history, renewal dates, subscription tier selections
• Offer redemptions, competition entry data

C. Internet & Device Activity Data

• Page clicks, article reading history, search queries
• Video playback records, newsletter open rates
• Cookie, pixel and local storage tracking data

D. Demographic & Profile Data

• Age range, postcode/zip, self-reported interests
• Survey responses, user-submitted comments

E. Audio & Visual Information

User uploaded images, video submissions, voice feedback recordings (where voluntarily provided).

• Information you directly submit: account sign-up, checkout, comment sections, contact forms, surveys
• Automatically collected data: cookies, tracking pixels, app analytics, server logs
• Third-party partners: advertising platforms, social media, payment processors, market research vendors
• Publicly available information from legal public records

Definition under CCPA

“Sale” means any exchange of personal information for valuable consideration. “Sharing” covers cross-device advertising disclosures to third-party ad partners.

Categories of third parties we share data with:

• Advertising networks, social media platforms for targeted ads
• Payment service providers and fraud detection tools
• Cloud hosting and IT service vendors
• Market research and audience measurement companies
• Legal authorities when required by court order or law

As a California resident, you hold the following enforceable privacy rights free of charge:

• Right to Know: Request full disclosure of what personal data we collect, use, sell or share about you, including categories of data and third-party recipients.
• Right to Delete: Request permanent deletion of your account and all stored personal information, subject to legal retention exceptions (tax, fraud prevention, active legal claims).
• Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: Stop us selling or sharing your data for targeted advertising purposes.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We cannot charge higher prices, restrict content or downgrade your service if you exercise any CCPA privacy rights.
• Authorised Agent Right: You may appoint a verified authorised agent to submit data requests on your written behalf.

Request Submission Methods

• Privacy request form located on DailyGmail privacy policy page
• Email: privacy@dailygmail.co.uk
• Postal address: Associated Newspapers Limited, Northcliffe House, 9 Derry Street, London W8 5HY

We will verify your identity before responding to any data request to protect your personal records. Valid response timeline is 45 calendar days, extendable by an additional 45 days for complex requests with written notice.

Our DailyGmail digital platforms are intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect, sell or share personal information of consumers under 16 years of age.

If we become aware we hold data belonging to a California minor without verified parental consent, we will immediately delete all related records upon receiving a verified parent/guardian request.

We do not offer financial incentives to minors in exchange for their personal data.