Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy, Data Protection & Terms of Service

Effective Date: 25 January 2026 Platform: Not Here Now (“the Platform”, “we”, “us”)

1. NATURE OF SERVICE

Not Here Now is a news aggregation and public discussion platform. We provide links to third-party news content and host a user-generated comment section.

• Aggregation Disclaimer: We do not author, verify, or endorse the news content linked on this site. Use of third-party links is at your own risk.
• Platform Status: We act as a “passive host” and “intermediary” for user-generated content under the UK Online Safety Act 2023 and equivalent international “Safe Harbor” laws.

2. LIABILITY SHIELD & DISCLAIMER OF VIEWS

• Individual Responsibility: All views, opinions, and facts expressed in the comment section are the sole responsibility of the author (the “Commenter”). They do not represent Not Here Now.
• No Attribution: By using this site, you acknowledge that Not Here Now is not the publisher of user comments and cannot be held liable for any defamatory, libellous, or inaccurate statements made by users.
• Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Not Here Now from any legal claims, damages, or costs (including legal fees) resulting from content you post. If your actions lead to legal threats, you accept full personal liability.

3. MODERATION POLICY

To maintain our status as a neutral platform, we do not proactively monitor all comments.

• Intervention Threshold: We reserve the right (but have no general obligation) to remove or edit comments that:
  1. Contain profound/excessive profanity or hate speech.
  2. Are demonstrably detrimental or defamatory to a specific individual or business.
  3. Violate UK law or incite violence.
• Reporting Mechanism: We operate a “Notice and Takedown” system. If you find content that violates these terms, use the “Report” function. We are not liable for delays in the removal of reported content.

4. GDPR & DATA PROTECTION POLICY

We are committed to the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

• Data Controller: [Insert Your Name/Company] | Contact: [Insert Email]
• Personal Data Collected:
  • Public: Username and Comment content.
  • Private: Email address, IP address, and browser metadata.
• Lawful Basis for Processing: * Consent: You provide this by voluntarily posting a comment.
  • Legitimate Interest: We store IP addresses to prevent spam, ensure site security, and comply with legal requests from authorities.
• Data Retention: Data is kept as long as the comment is active. We may anonymize your data (changing the name to “Deleted User”) rather than full deletion to maintain conversation context.
• Your Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, or request the erasure of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”). Contact us to exercise these rights.
• Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach, we will notify the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within 72 hours and notify affected users without undue delay.

5. COOKIES & TRACKING

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and security. We may use analytical cookies to understand site traffic. You may opt-out of non-essential cookies via your browser settings.

6. DISCLOSURE TO AUTHORITIES

We value your privacy, but we will disclose your personal data (including IP addresses) to law enforcement or legal representatives if:

1. We are served with a valid court order or subpoena.
2. It is necessary to protect the safety of our users or the public.
3. It is required to defend the Platform against legal claims.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Not Here Now shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from the use of this site, the reliance on third-party news, or the content of user comments.