Privacy Policy

1. Data We Collect

• Usage data: pages visited, time on page, device type, referring URL, IP address (anonymised after 28 days)
• Account data: email address and preferences if you subscribe to newsletters
• Cookie data: analytics, functional and advertising cookies (see Cookie Policy)
• Communications: messages you send us via contact forms or email

2. How We Use Your Data

• Delivering news content and personalised reading experience
• Sending newsletters you have opted into (unsubscribe any time)
• Improving site performance and understanding audience behaviour
• Serving contextually relevant advertising
• Complying with legal obligations

3. Legal Bases (GDPR)

We process data on the basis of: Legitimate interests (analytics, site improvement), Consent (newsletters, non-essential cookies), and Contract (newsletter delivery where you have subscribed).

4. Data Sharing

We share data only with trusted third-party processors (analytics providers, email delivery services, advertising networks) under strict data processing agreements. We do not sell personal data.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA you have the right to: access your data, correct inaccuracies, request deletion ("right to be forgotten"), object to processing, data portability, and withdraw consent. Submit requests to privacy@newseffects.com. We respond within 30 days.

6. Data Retention

Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Anonymised analytics data is retained for 26 months. Communications are retained for 3 years for legal compliance.

7. International Transfers

News Effects operates globally. Data may be transferred to countries outside the EEA under Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

8. Contact

Data Controller: News Effects Network Ltd, 1 News Effects Square, London EC4A 2AB.
Data Protection Officer: dpo@newseffects.com
You may also lodge a complaint with your national supervisory authority (UK: ICO; EU: your local DPA).