Last updated: March 2025
This page explains what data we collect when you contact us or use the site, why we store it, and your rights regarding that information.
When you submit a pitch or contact us, we keep your message: your name, email address, and all the details about your story idea or inquiry.
Our site also logs technical data like your browser type and pages visited, which helps us identify performance issues and security threats.
We keep your comments and messages for as long as the discussion is active, plus a brief period after. Data related to specific news stories or features may be retained longer for reference and archival purposes.
We never sell reader information. Any data shared with our publishing partners and service providers is limited to what they absolutely need to operate the site.
Only authorized staff can access user data, and all information transmitted through the site is encrypted end-to-end.
You can request to see, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. Contact us and we'll process your request and confirm once it's complete.
This site uses cookies to track reader behavior and improve your experience. See our separate cookie policy for details and to manage your preferences.
We'll update this page and the date above if anything changes.
Use our contact page to ask anything unclear, and we'll give you a straight answer.