- January 16, 2026
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Effective Date: 30 October 2025
Operated by: GSN Media Group Ltd
Website: www.grocerytradenews.com
Grocery Trade News is operated by GSN Media Group Ltd, registered in England and Wales and based at The Lansdowne Building, 2 Lansdowne Road, Croydon CR9 2ER, United Kingdom.
This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018, the EU GDPR, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.
In 2025, Grocery Trade News was re-launched under new ownership by GSN Media Group Ltd. All previous data and records associated with earlier versions of the domain were permanently deleted.
We are committed to keeping your personal information safe, transparent, and used only for legitimate business purposes.
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services, including:
Contact details: name, job title, email, phone number, company, and postal address.
Account or subscription data: login details, newsletter preferences, advertising or media-kit requests.
Usage data: pages viewed, device type, IP address, browser type, time spent, and referring pages (via cookies and analytics tools).
Marketing and communication preferences.
Advertising or partnership correspondence.
We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 16 years of age.
We use personal data only when permitted by law and for clear business reasons, such as to:
Deliver newsletters, magazines, or advertising services you request.
Respond to enquiries or provide customer support.
Manage subscriptions, payments, and invoices.
Send relevant editorial or marketing updates (only with your consent).
Analyse readership trends to improve our website and content.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell personal data.
Our processing is based on:
Consent – when you sign up for newsletters or marketing emails.
Contractual necessity – when you purchase or advertise with us.
Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our media services securely.
Legal obligation – to meet tax, accounting, and regulatory requirements.
Our website uses cookies to ensure functionality, security, and analytics.
These include:
Essential cookies – required for core website operation.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) – to understand visitor behaviour in aggregate form.
Advertising cookies (Google Ads, LinkedIn Insights) – to deliver relevant campaigns, only after consent.
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time through our on-site Cookie Preferences banner, powered by Google Consent Mode v2.
For details, see our separate Cookie Policy.
We may share personal data, under strict confidentiality, with:
Service providers who host our website or process data on our behalf.
Email and marketing platforms used for newsletter delivery.
Analytics and advertising partners (Google, LinkedIn, Meta) only where consented.
Legal authorities if required by law or regulation.
All partners are bound by written data-processing agreements ensuring your information is protected to GDPR standards.
Some service providers may be located outside the UK / EEA.
Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure it is protected by:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or
A legally recognised adequacy decision.
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes above or to comply with legal obligations.
When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
We apply modern security controls including HTTPS encryption, access restrictions, and secure data-storage practices.
While no system is entirely foolproof, we continuously review and improve our measures to protect your information.
Depending on your region, you have the right to:
Access a copy of your personal data.
Request correction or deletion.
Object to certain processing or withdraw consent.
Request data portability (where applicable).
Complain to your national Data Protection Authority.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@grocerytradenews.com.
We respond to all verified requests within one month.
You may opt in to receive editorial updates, newsletters, or event information.
You can withdraw consent or unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email or by contacting info@grocerytradenews.com.
We will never send marketing messages without your consent.
Our site may contain links to external websites for reference or advertising.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices and encourage you to review each site’s policy before sharing any information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Material changes may also be communicated by email or banner notification.
For all privacy enquiries or data-access requests, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
GSN Media Group Ltd
The Lansdowne Building, 2 Lansdowne Rd, Croydon CR9 2ER – United Kingdom
📧 info@grocerytradenews.com
📞 +44 208 767 4539