Privacy Policy

Overview

This policy explains what information we collect when you visit this website, subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, and how we use it. We aim to collect as little as possible and to be clear about everything we do collect.

Information we collect

• Information you give us, such as your email address when you subscribe or contact the desk.
• Information collected automatically, such as pages viewed, approximate location, browser type and referring links.
• Technical data needed to keep the site secure and working, such as logs of errors and abuse.

How we use information

• To send the newsletter and updates you asked for.
• To respond to enquiries, tips and correction requests.
• To understand which stories and sections readers find useful.
• To keep the service secure, prevent abuse and fix problems.

Legal bases

Where data-protection law requires a legal basis, we rely on your consent (for the newsletter), our legitimate interests (for security, analytics and improving the service) and, where applicable, the performance of a contract or compliance with the law.

Cookies and tracking

We use a small number of cookies and similar technologies. For detail on the categories we use and how to control them, please see our Cookie policy.

Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with service providers who help us run the site and newsletter — for example, email delivery and hosting — and only as needed. We may disclose information where the law requires it or to protect our rights and readers.

International transfers

Because trade is global, our service providers may process data in countries other than yours. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for those transfers.

Retention

We keep newsletter data for as long as you remain subscribed, and enquiry data for as long as needed to resolve the matter and meet legal obligations. Analytics data is kept in aggregate form where possible.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information. No system is perfectly secure, but we work to limit what we hold and to keep it safe.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your information, to object to certain processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

Children

This site is intended for a professional audience and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes

We may update this policy as the service evolves. Material changes will be reflected on this page with a new effective date.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Write to [email protected].

This policy is provided for transparency and is not legal advice.