Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The Briefing ("we", "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website. We aim to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Information we collect

• Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
• Contact form submissions — the name, email, and message you send.
• Usage data — pages viewed, referrer, device type, approximate location, and time spent on page.
• Push subscription tokens — if you opt in to browser push notifications.

Cookies & similar technologies

We use first-party cookies and local storage for essential site functionality (session, theme, newsletter dismissal state) and for privacy-respecting analytics. Third-party advertising partners may set their own cookies to serve relevant ads and measure performance. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

Analytics

We record aggregate page views and engagement events (scroll depth, article completion) to improve our editorial coverage. Analytics data is stored on our own infrastructure and is not sold.

Third-party advertising

Pages on this site may display advertisements from third-party ad networks (including Google AdSense). These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and device identifiers to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu.

Your rights

If you are in the EU/EEA/UK, you have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and to object to certain processing. California residents have equivalent rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@thebriefing.example.

Data retention

Newsletter and contact records are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form.

Children

The Briefing is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page.