How do you collect information about me?
You provide some information yourself
For instance, when you register for a Newsreportzim.com account:
Anyone under 13 has to provide their date of birth and choose a username
Anyone aged 13 to 17 has to provide their date of birth and email address
Anyone over 18 has to provide their email address, postcode and year of birth
We also ask everyone what gender they identify as. You can choose female, male or enter another term of your choosing. And there’s also an option if you’d prefer not to say
Find out why you have to provide personal information when you register
We collect some information automatically
Things like your IP address, which browser and device you’re using, or your device ID. And we can tell what webpage directed you to the BBC by looking at information from your browser.
We collect some information to understand how you’re using the online to give you a better us. If you’re signed in, your NewsReportzim.com account lets you personalise your newsreportzim.com online experience.
Any of our apps on your phone, tablet or TV may store information on your device. And we may access that information. When you ask for local news or weather, you can choose if you want to give us access to your device’s location.
How does Newsreportzim.com use my information?
Personal information
Account information about your gender, age and location help us see how different people are using the Newsreportzim.com and check we’re making something for everyone.
Another way we check your current location is through your IP (Internet Protocol) address and other information about your device.
We use some of your personal information to provide our services, provide recommendations to you on things you’ll like. We also use it to personalise parts of the NewsReportzim.com, including advertising when you’re accessing the Newsreportzim.com outside of the UK.
Advertising on other websites
We might show you personalised promotional messages on other sites. For instance, to let you know about a new programme you might like.
Can I see a history of everything I’ve watched?
When you’re signed in, the My Programmes section in iPlayer shows any programmes you’re part way through. So you can pick up where you left off with anything you haven’t finished. Or find the next episode in a series you’ve been watching.