At South London News (SLN), we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of all our journalism interns. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard 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 Bio
- Profile Picture (optional)
- Writing Samples and Published Articles
- Any other information voluntarily shared through the onboarding form
Use of Information
Your information will be used for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your intern profile within our system
- To feature your articles or contributions under your byline
- To ensure proper credit across SLN’s digital platforms (website and social media)
- For internal communication and editorial coordination
Storage and Security
All collected information is stored securely and accessible only to authorized members of the SLN editorial and administrative teams.
We do not share, sell, or distribute your personal data to third parties without your explicit consent.
Your Rights: Edit or Delete Your Data
You have full control over your personal data and published content. At any time, you may request:
- Removal or editing of your name, social media bio, or profile picture
- Deletion or modification of published articles credited to you
- Complete removal of your intern profile from our platform
How to Request Changes or Deletion
To make a request, please email our editorial team at info@southlondonnews.co.uk.
We aim to process all data removal or modification requests within 5 working days.
Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. All interns will be notified of significant changes, and the latest version will always be available on our official onboarding page.
