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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 23 March 2026

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit and interact with this website (the “Site”).

We are committed to respecting the privacy of our readers, contributors, and supporters, and to complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily
We only collect personal information that you choose to provide to us directly, such as:
  • Your name and email address when you contact us
  • Any information you voluntarily include in messages, submissions, or forms
We do not collect personal data automatically when you browse the Site.
Information Collected Automatically (Cookies & Analytics)

When you browse the Site, we may collect limited information automatically through analytics cookies, such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring websites
  • General location (e.g. country or region)
  • Device and browser type

This information is aggregated and anonymised where possible and does not directly identify you.

We use this data solely to understand how the Site is used and to improve its content and performance.

2. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

We use:

  • Essential cookies: necessary for the functioning of the Site
  • Analytics cookies: to measure traffic and usage patterns

Analytics cookies are only used with your consent, in accordance with GDPR and ePrivacy rules.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or the cookie banner (where applicable).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • Responding to inquiries or messages
  • Communicating regarding the purpose of this platform
  • Maintaining and improving the quality, clarity, and integrity of the Site
  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Where applicable under GDPR, personal data is processed based on:

  • Your direct and voluntary provision of information
  • Legitimate interest in operating and maintaining this platform
You may request deletion of your data at any time.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may use third-party analytics providers (e.g. website traffic analysis tools) that process data on our behalf.

These providers are contractually bound to comply with data protection laws and only process data for the purposes described above.

We do not share personal data with third parties except:

  • Where required by law
  • Where necessary to protect the rights, security, or integrity of the Site

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
  • Comply with legal obligations

Analytics data is retained in aggregated form and/or for a limited duration.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:
  • Access your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent (for cookies)
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. While we strive to safeguard information, no method of online transmission is completely secure.

9. External Links

This Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal data is handled, please contact us at:
  • SovereignEurope@proton.me