Last updated: [April 2026]
Welcome to WessexStudent.com — a south‑coast student platform built to give students across Wessex a place to share their views, publish content, and have a voice. We respect your privacy and keep things simple, transparent, and student‑friendly.
Who We Are
WessexStudent.com is an independent student‑focused website for the Wessex and South Coast region. Our website address is: https://www.wessexstudent.com
What Data We Collect
We keep data collection to an absolute minimum. We do not sell data, and we do not collect personal data unless you choose to contribute content.
We only collect:
1. Contributor Information
If you submit articles, opinions, media, or student content, we may collect:
- Your name or chosen display name
- Your email address
- Any information you include in your submission
This is used only to manage contributions and credit your work.
2. Comments
If you leave a comment, we collect:
- The information you enter in the comment form
- Your IP address and browser user‑agent (for spam protection)
If you use Gravatar, an anonymised hash of your email may be sent to check for an avatar.
3. Uploaded Media
If you upload images, avoid including EXIF location data. Visitors may be able to download and extract location information from images.
Cookies
WessexStudent.com does not use cookies for tracking, analytics, advertising, or profiling.
Some third‑party tools (e.g., embedded videos) may use their own cookies — this is controlled by those services, not us.
Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content such as:
- Videos
- Images
- Social media posts
- External articles
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external site directly. Those sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
How Long We Keep Your Data
- Comments: kept indefinitely so we can recognise follow‑up comments.
- Contributor submissions: kept as long as the article or content remains published.
- User accounts (if created): stored until you request deletion.
Your Rights
You can request at any time:
- A copy of the personal data we hold
- Removal of your data
- Removal of your comments or contributions
- Correction of any information you provided
To request this, email: privacy@wessexstudent.com
Where Your Data Goes
Comments may be checked through automated spam‑detection services. We do not share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or third‑party marketing companies.
A Platform for Student Voices
WessexStudent.com exists to give students across Wessex and the South Coast a place to:
- Share opinions
- Publish articles
- Discuss student life
- Highlight issues
- Celebrate achievements
- Build a stronger student community
Your privacy matters, and we keep your data safe so you can focus on expressing your voice.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or data requests: 📧 privacy@wessexstudent.com