These terms and conditions govern your use of FibreWatch.co.uk (“the Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, you should not use the Site.

Fibre Watch is an independent editorial publication focused on broadband, connectivity, digital infrastructure and related policy. The Site exists solely to inform, explain and analyse developments within the broadband sector. It does not sell services, promote providers or offer price comparisons.

Use of the Site

You may use the Site for lawful personal, educational and informational purposes only. You must not use the Site in any way that breaches applicable law, is harmful, fraudulent or misleading, or interferes with the operation, security or accessibility of the Site.

You must not attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Site, its servers or associated systems. Misuse of the Site, including attempts to disrupt functionality or compromise security, is strictly prohibited.

Content Disclaimer

All content published on Fibre Watch is provided for general informational and editorial purposes. While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy and relevance, we make no guarantees regarding completeness, reliability or suitability for any specific purpose.

Nothing on this Site constitutes professional, legal, financial or technical advice. Readers should seek independent advice where appropriate before making decisions based on information found on the Site.

Intellectual Property

All intellectual property on this Site, including written content, structure, design and editorial material, is owned by or licensed to Fibre Watch unless otherwise stated. Content may not be reproduced, distributed or republished without prior written permission.

You may share links to original pages on the Site for non-commercial purposes. Any unauthorised use of content may result in legal action.

Third-Party Links

The Site may include links to third-party websites for reference, context or further reading. Fibre Watch does not endorse or control external content and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, availability or reliability of third-party materials.

Accessing external links is done at your own risk and subject to the terms of those websites.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, Fibre Watch excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of the Site or reliance on its content. This includes, but is not limited to, indirect or consequential loss.

Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time. The most current version will always be available on this page. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising in connection with the Site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Last updated: April 2026

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Fibre Watch collects, uses and protects personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

We collect personal data when you submit information through the contact form, including your name, email address and message content. We also collect anonymised analytics data to understand how the Site is used, such as pages visited, time spent on the Site and general location data.

How Your Data Is Used

Contact form data is used solely to respond to your enquiry. Fibre Watch does not use this information for marketing purposes and does not sell or share personal data with third parties.

Analytics data is used to improve the quality, structure and relevance of editorial content. This data is processed in an aggregated and anonymised form wherever possible.

Legal Basis and Data Retention

The legal basis for processing contact form data is legitimate interest in responding to enquiries. Analytics data is processed based on your consent, obtained through the cookie consent mechanism when you first visit the Site.

Contact form submissions are retained for up to twelve months unless ongoing communication requires longer retention. Analytics data is retained according to the default settings of the analytics provider.

Data Processing and Third Parties

The Site may be hosted or supported by third-party service providers as part of normal website operations. Analytics services may also process anonymised usage data on our behalf.

Where embedded media or external content is included, third-party platforms may collect interaction data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Fibre Watch does not control these external data practices.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify or erase your personal data, as well as restrict or object to its processing. You also have the right to data portability and to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

Requests relating to your data can be made through the Site’s contact page.

Last updated: April 2026

Cookies Policy

This policy explains how Fibre Watch uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with UK and EU ePrivacy regulations.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help ensure the Site functions correctly, remember your preferences and provide anonymised information about how visitors interact with content.

Types of Cookies Used

Some cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the Site and cannot be disabled. These support core functionality such as security and storing your consent preferences.

Analytics cookies are used to collect anonymised data about how visitors use the Site, including page views and time spent on content. This information is aggregated and does not identify individual users.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. You may also adjust your preferences using the cookie consent tool presented when you first visit the Site.

Where third-party content is embedded, those services may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective privacy policies.

Last updated: April 2026

Accessibility Statement

Fibre Watch is committed to ensuring that the Site is accessible to as many users as possible, regardless of ability or technology.

We aim to follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at Level AA, ensuring content is perceivable, operable, understandable and robust for users, including those relying on assistive technologies.

Ongoing Improvements

Accessibility is an ongoing priority. While we aim to minimise barriers, some third-party content or embedded features may not be fully accessible due to factors beyond our control.

If you encounter any accessibility issues, you are encouraged to contact us with details of the problem, including the page URL and a description. We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.

Last updated: April 2026