At West London News (WLN), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all our journalism interns. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information during and after the onboarding process.
Data Collected
During onboarding, we may collect the following information:
- Full Name
- Contact Information (e.g., email address, phone number)
- Social Media Handles or Short Bio
- Profile Picture (optional)
- Writing Samples and Published Articles
- Any other information voluntarily shared via the onboarding form
Use of Information
Your data will be used for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your intern profile within WLN’s systems
- To feature your articles or contributions under your byline
- To credit you properly across WLN’s website and social media platforms
- For internal communication and editorial coordination
Storage and Security
All collected data is stored securely and accessible only to authorized members of the WLN editorial team.
We never share, sell, or distribute your personal data to third parties without your explicit consent.
Right to Request Edits or Deletion
You have full control over your personal data and published content. You may request:
- Deletion or editing of your name or social media bio
- Removal of your profile picture
- Edits or removal of published articles credited to you
- Complete deletion of your intern profile from our systems
How to Request Changes or Deletion
To request data edits or removal, please email us at info@westlondonnews.com.
We aim to process all requests within 5 working days.
Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. All interns will be notified of major changes, and the latest version will always be available on our official onboarding page.