Last updated: 15 January 2026

This Privacy Notice explains how Energy 106 (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects and uses personal data when you use our website, sign up to our newsletter (Club Energy), contact the studio, enter promotions, or interact with us.

1) Who we are and how to contact us

The data controller for personal data collected via this website is Energy Media Group Limited (trading as Energy 106).

Email (privacy queries): info@energy106.co.uk (please put “Privacy” in the subject line)

If you need to contact us by post for a legal reason, email us and we’ll provide the appropriate details.

2) The personal data we collect

A) Information you give us

Depending on how you interact with Energy 106, we may collect:

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number, and any details you include in your message (via contact/advertise forms).

• Studio messages: content you send us (e.g., WhatsApp/SMS messages, voice notes, shout-outs, requests, competition entries).

• Newsletter sign-ups (Club Energy): typically your email address (and any optional details you choose to provide, such as name or preferences).

• Competition/promotion details: information needed to run promotions and deliver prizes (for example, name and a way to contact you; winners may need address details for prize delivery).

B) Information we collect automatically

When you visit our site, we may collect:

• Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device info, pages viewed, approximate location (derived from IP), and site interaction data.

• Cookie/identifier data: cookies used to make the site work and remember your preferences (see Cookies below).

3) How we use your data (and our lawful bases)

We use personal data for the purposes below, relying on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:

• To respond to you / provide requested information (e.g., answering enquiries, handling advertising requests).
  Lawful basis: Legitimate interests (running the station and responding to listeners) and/or Contract (where relevant).

• To run promotions/competitions and deliver prizes (including verifying eligibility and contacting winners).
  Lawful basis: Contract and/or Legitimate interests; Legal obligation where applicable.

• To send the Club Energy newsletter (updates, events, competitions, offers).
  Lawful basis: Consent (you can withdraw at any time).

• To improve our website and services (analytics, troubleshooting, measuring performance).
  Lawful basis: Legitimate interests and/or Consent (for non-essential cookies/analytics).

• To keep our services secure and prevent misuse.
  Lawful basis: Legitimate interests / Legal obligation.

• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.
  Lawful basis: Legal obligation.

4) Studio messages, voice notes, and “on-air” use

If you send messages or voice notes to Energy 106 (including via WhatsApp/SMS), we may:

• read them out on air, and/or

• use them (or parts of them) on our website and/or social media.

We do this because you’ve chosen to contact a radio station for interaction/content, and it’s part of producing live programming. If you want content removed from online use, contact us using the details in section 1 (note: we can’t always remove something that has already been broadcast live).

5) Club Energy newsletter preferences

You can opt out at any time by:

• using the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email, or

• emailing info@energy106.co.uk with “Privacy” in the subject line.

6) Who we share your data with

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share personal data with:

• Service providers who help us operate our website, streaming, email/newsletter delivery, analytics, and IT/security (they process data only on our instructions).

• Promotion/prize partners where needed to administer a promotion or fulfil prizes (we share the minimum necessary).

• Platform providers you choose to use (e.g., WhatsApp/Meta if you message us there).

• Regulators and authorities where required by law or to protect our rights.

7) International data transfers

Some suppliers/platforms may process data outside the UK. Where this happens, we use appropriate safeguards (such as contractual protections) to protect your information in line with UK GDPR requirements.

8) How long we keep your data

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described:

• Enquiries and advertising requests: retained for a reasonable period to manage and evidence communications.

• Club Energy newsletter: kept until you unsubscribe (and then we may keep a minimal record to ensure we respect your opt-out).

• Studio messages: retained as needed for broadcast/admin purposes.

• Promotions/competitions: kept long enough to run the promotion, deliver prizes, and meet legal/audit needs.

9) Your rights

You have rights under UK GDPR, including:

• access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability, and objection (including to direct marketing).

To exercise your rights, contact us (section 1). In most cases, there is no fee.

You also have the right to complain to the UK regulator, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

10) Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• make the website work (essential cookies),

• remember preferences, and

• (if you consent) measure usage and improve services (analytics/non-essential cookies).

You can manage cookies through your browser settings and (where available) our cookie banner/settings.

11) Security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

12) Changes to this notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top shows when we last changed it.