Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how PAX Media Group (“PAX”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal data when you use our website, subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or support our work. We are committed to protecting your privacy and processing personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“EU GDPR”), the Data Protection Act 2018 and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are
PAX Media Group is an independent media platform covering politics, economics, governance and international affairs. For the purposes of applicable data protection law, PAX Media Group is the “data controller” of your personal data.

Contact details:
PAX Media Group
Email: hello@paxmedia.co.uk

2. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
Information you provide directly - This may include: name, email address, billing information, supporter or subscription details, messages, enquiries or correspondence, information submitted through forms.
Information collected automatically - When you use our website, we may collect: IP address, browser type and version, device identifiers, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time and date of access, interaction data, cookie and analytics information.
Newsletter and communication data - If you subscribe to our newsletter or communications, we may process: subscription preferences, engagement information such as email opens or link clicks, communication history.

3. Legal Bases for Processing
Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data:
Consent - Where you voluntarily: subscribe to newsletters, opt into communications, accept cookies, submit forms.
Legitimate Interests - Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, including: operating and improving the website, analysing audience engagement, protecting website security, developing editorial content, preventing fraud or abuse.
Contract - Where processing is necessary to: provide services, manage supporter contributions, process payments, fulfil agreements.
Legal Obligations - Where required to comply with: applicable laws, regulatory obligations, lawful requests from authorities.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data
We may use your personal data to: provide and maintain the website, deliver newsletters and communications, respond to enquiries, process supporter payments and subscriptions, improve website functionality and user experience, analyse website traffic and engagement, maintain security and prevent misuse, comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal data to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to: ensure website functionality, remember user preferences, analyse traffic and usage, improve performance, measure engagement. Cookies may include: essential cookies, analytics cookies, functionality cookies. Where legally required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Analytics
We may use analytics providers such as: Google Analytics, Plausible Analytics, or similar services. These services may collect information regarding: website usage, device type, geographic region, interaction behaviour, referral sources. Analytics data may be aggregated or anonymised where possible.

7. Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send: articles, analysis, podcasts, updates, announcements, supporter communications. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in communications or by contacting us directly.

8. Payments and Supporter Contributions
Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers. We do not store full payment card details on our own systems. Payment providers process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies and legal obligations.

9. Sharing Personal Data
We may share personal data with: website hosting providers, analytics providers, payment processors, newsletter and email service providers, technical service providers, legal or regulatory authorities where required by law. We require third-party providers to process personal data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. International Transfers
Some third-party providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where international transfers occur, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure personal data remains protected, including: adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, equivalent lawful transfer mechanisms.

11. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as reasonably necessary to: fulfil the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, maintain security and records. Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and purpose of processing.

12. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal data against: unauthorised access, loss, misuse, disclosure, alteration, destruction. However, no internet-based service can guarantee absolute security.

13. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection law, you may have the right to: access your personal data, request correction of inaccurate data, request deletion of your data, restrict or object to processing, withdraw consent, request data portability, lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
To exercise your rights, contact:
hello@paxmedia.co.uk

14. Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

15. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

17. Contact
For any privacy-related enquiries or requests, contact:
PAX Media Group
Email: hello@paxmedia.co.uk