Privacy Policy — The Global Digest

This Privacy Policy explains how The Global Digest ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information about you when you visit theglobaldigest.com (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide

We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:

Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
Name and message (if you contact us via email)

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

Log data — IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URLs
Device information — operating system, screen resolution, language settings
Cookies and similar technologies — session identifiers, analytics cookies, advertising cookies (see Section 4)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Deliver and improve the content and functionality of the Site
Send you newsletters and editorial updates (if you have subscribed)
Analyse traffic patterns and reader behaviour to improve coverage
Display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks (see Section 4)
Respond to your enquiries and feedback
Comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For readers in the European Economic Area and United Kingdom, our legal basis for processing personal data is:

Consent — for newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies
Legitimate interests — for analytics and site security
Legal obligation — where required by applicable law

4. Cookies & Advertising

We use cookies to improve your experience and to serve relevant advertising. Our Site uses Google AdSense, which may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. You can opt out via the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Service providers — hosting, email delivery, analytics, and advertising partners who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements
Legal authorities — when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users or the public

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Server log data is typically retained for 90 days.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data
Withdraw consent at any time (including unsubscribing from emails)
Object to or restrict processing
Data portability
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU/UK residents)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@theglobaldigest.com.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

The Global Digest is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@theglobaldigest.com
Website: theglobaldigest.com