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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

The Local is a free daily email newsletter service operated by Sam Dickerson, based in the United Kingdom. We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it.

1. What data we collect

When you subscribe to The Local, we collect:

• Your email address — to send you your daily briefing
• Your UK postcode — to personalise your briefing to your area
• Your topic preferences — to tailor the content of your briefing
• Basic open and click data — to understand how our newsletter is read and improve it

We do not collect your full name unless you choose to provide it. We do not collect payment information — The Local is free.

2. How we use your data

We use your data solely to:

• Deliver your personalised daily briefing
• Improve the relevance and quality of that briefing over time
• Send occasional service messages (e.g. changes to the product)

We will never sell your data. We will never use your data for advertising. We will never share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

3. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data on the basis of consent. By subscribing to The Local, you consent to receiving the daily briefing and to us storing your email address and postcode for this purpose. You may withdraw this consent at any time by unsubscribing.

4. Data storage and security

Your data is stored securely and accessed only by The Local's team. We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information. We retain your data for as long as you remain a subscriber. Upon unsubscribing, your data is deleted within 30 days.

5. Third-party services

We use Resend to deliver The Local to your inbox. Resend processes your email address on our behalf solely for the purpose of sending your briefing. They are contractually bound to handle your data in accordance with GDPR and do not use it for any other purpose. You can read Resend's privacy policy at resend.com/legal/privacy-policy. We do not pass your postcode or topic preferences to Resend or any other third party.

6. Your rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent and unsubscribe at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@thelocal.today.

7. Cookies

The Local's website uses only essential cookies necessary for the site to function. We do not use tracking cookies or advertising cookies.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated to subscribers by email. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last updated.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hello@thelocal.today.