What we collect, how we use it, and your choices.
We do not sell personal data. We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing.
What we collect
We collect the information you give us when you subscribe to the newsletter (your email address), the information our analytics tools collect when you browse the site (page views, referrers, device category), and the information our advertising partners collect when they serve ads on the site (cookies and similar identifiers).
We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing. The newsletter subscription is opt-in and you can unsubscribe at any time.
How we use it
Newsletter subscriptions are used to send the briefing email. Analytics are used to understand which pieces are most useful to readers and to plan future coverage. Advertising cookies are used by our advertising partners to serve ads.
We do not use your data to make automated decisions about you. We do not use your data to build profiles for advertising targeting beyond what our advertising partners do on their own.
Your choices
You can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email. You can clear cookies in your browser. You can use a privacy-focused browser or a tracker-blocking extension to limit analytics and advertising cookies.
If you want to know what data we hold about you, contact the desk via the contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
Changes to this policy
If we change this policy in a material way, we will publish a notice on the homepage and update the effective date at the top of this page. Non-material changes (typos, clarifications) are made without notice.
Do you sell my data?
No. We do not sell personal data. We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing.
How do I unsubscribe?
Use the unsubscribe link in any newsletter email, or contact the desk via the contact page.
What advertising partners do you use?
We use display advertising networks. Each network has its own privacy policy; check the network's site for details.
What we do with analytics data
Analytics data is used to understand which pieces are most useful to readers and to plan future coverage. We do not share analytics data with third parties for marketing. The analytics tools we use are configured to anonymise IP addresses and to respect the browser's Do Not Track signal where it is set.
Readers who want to opt out of analytics can use a privacy-focused browser or a tracker-blocking extension. The desk's content is fully accessible without analytics being loaded.
What we do with newsletter subscriptions
Newsletter subscriptions are used to send the briefing email. We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing. The newsletter is opt-in; you can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
We do not use newsletter subscriptions to build profiles for advertising targeting. The newsletter is a one-way channel — we send the briefing email; you read or unsubscribe.
What we don't do with your data
We do not sell personal data. We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing. We do not build profiles for advertising targeting beyond what our advertising partners do on their own. We do not use your data to make automated decisions about you.
The desk's editorial scope is reporting, predictions, and strategy explainers — not data-driven advertising or marketing. The data we collect is limited to what is needed to operate the site and the newsletter.
How the desk responds to data requests
Readers who want to know what data the desk holds about them can contact the desk via the contact page. The desk responds within 30 days with the data held, the purpose of the data, and the third parties with whom the data is shared (if any).
Readers who want to delete their data can request deletion via the contact page. The desk will delete the data within 30 days and confirm the deletion in writing.
How long the desk retains data
The desk retains newsletter subscription data for as long as the subscription is active. When a reader unsubscribes, the email address is removed from the active list within 24 hours. Backup copies may be retained for up to 30 days for operational reasons, then deleted.
Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months, in line with industry practice. After 26 months, the analytics data is deleted or anonymised.
A note on the desk's data retention policy
The desk's data retention policy is straightforward: data is retained only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected. Newsletter subscription data is retained while the subscription is active. Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. Contact form submissions are retained while the inquiry is being handled, then archived for up to one year for reference.
Readers who want to know what data the desk holds can request a copy via the contact page. The desk responds within 30 days with the data held, the purpose of the data, and the third parties with whom the data is shared (if any).
A note on cookies
The desk uses cookies for the site's operation and for analytics. The cookies used by the desk are limited to session cookies (for the site's operation) and analytics cookies (for understanding which pieces are most useful). The desk does not use advertising cookies on the desk's domain — advertising cookies are managed by the advertising partners when they serve ads.
Readers who want to opt out of cookies can clear cookies in their browser or use a privacy-focused browser. The desk's content is accessible without cookies; cookies enhance the experience but are not required for reading.
What the desk does with analytics data
The desk uses analytics data to understand which pieces are most useful to readers and to plan future coverage. The analytics tools the desk uses are configured to anonymise IP addresses and to respect the browser's Do Not Track signal where it is set.
The desk does not share analytics data with third parties for marketing. The analytics data is internal to the desk and is used only for editorial planning. Readers who want to opt out of analytics can use a privacy-focused browser or a tracker-blocking extension.
A note on the desk's commitment to data minimisation
The desk is committed to data minimisation. The desk collects only the data needed for the operation of the site and the newsletter. The desk does not collect data for marketing, advertising targeting, or third-party sharing.
The desk's commitment is operational. A feature that would require additional data collection is evaluated for whether the feature is worth the additional data. Where the feature is not worth the additional data, the feature is not built.
A note on the desk's third-party processors
The desk uses third-party processors for specific operational tasks: an email service for the newsletter, an analytics service for site analytics, and a hosting provider for the site. Each third-party processor is selected for its data-handling practices and its commitment to reader privacy.
The desk does not use third-party processors for advertising or marketing. The desk's advertising partners serve ads through their own infrastructure; the desk's domain does not host advertising cookies.
What we do with analytics data
Analytics data is used to understand which pieces are most useful to readers and to plan future coverage. We do not share analytics data with third parties for marketing. The analytics tools we use are configured to anonymise IP addresses and to respect the browser's Do Not Track signal where it is set.
Readers who want to opt out of analytics can use a privacy-focused browser or a tracker-blocking extension. The desk's content is fully accessible without analytics being loaded.
What we do with newsletter subscriptions
Newsletter subscriptions are used to send the briefing email. We do not share your email address with third parties for marketing. The newsletter is opt-in; you can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email.
We do not use newsletter subscriptions to build profiles for advertising targeting. The newsletter is a one-way channel — we send the briefing email; you read or unsubscribe.
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