Last Updated: October 29, 2026.
This website is operated by Tyril & Olsen, PO Box 125, FO-110 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands (“We”, “Us”, or “Our”). We comply fully with applicable data protection laws, including the Faroese Data Protection Act and the GDPR. For more details on Faroese regulations, visit Dátueftirlitið. By visiting Faroe News domains (including Local.fo), you acknowledge these practices.
1. Types of Information We Collect
• Supplied Info: Contact, subscription, or enquiry details (name, address, email, phone).
• Automatically Collected Info: Technical and behavioral data such as truncated IP addresses, browser types, and page interaction metrics.
2. Legal Bases and How We Use Your Information
We process data under lawful bases to fulfill your requests (contract/consent) and to optimize or secure our website based on our legitimate interests.
3. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies for site functionality and Google Analytics for anonymous aggregate behavior tracking. Preferences can be managed via the website’s cookie settings.
4. Data Storage, Transfers, and Security
Data is stored securely on servers in the United Kingdom. Inquiries are retained for 2 years, while analytics identifiers are purged after 14 months. We do not sell or rent personal information.
5. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform.
6. Your Rights
You possess rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and withdrawal of consent under applicable laws. Requests can be made in writing and will be addressed within 30 days.
7. Changes to This Policy
Updates will be posted directly to this page and communicated via email where appropriate.
8. Contact and Complaints
Contact us via email at info@faroenews.com or by mail at our Tórshavn address. Complaints can be lodged with Dátueftirlitið.
