1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Data
We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our site:
- Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
- Account Data: Username and password if you create an account
- Payment Information: If you purchase premium content (processed securely by our payment processor)
1.2 Automated Collection
We automatically collect certain technical data through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Data
We process your information for these lawful purposes:
- To deliver and improve our content and services
- To respond to inquiries and provide support
- To send newsletters (with your consent)
- To analyze site usage and trends
- To prevent fraud and enhance security
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:
- Consent: For newsletters and optional cookies
- Contract: To fulfill services you request
- Legitimate Interest: For site security and analytics
- Legal Obligation: When required by law
4. Data Sharing & Third Parties
4.1 Service Providers
We share data with these trusted partners:
- Google Analytics (anonymous usage data)
- Email service providers (for newsletters)
- Payment processors (for transactions)
- Cloud hosting providers
4.2 Legal Disclosures
We may disclose information when legally required to comply with court orders, protect our rights, or prevent fraud.
5. International Data Transfers
As we use global service providers, your data may be transferred outside your home country. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through EU Standard Contractual Clauses and other approved mechanisms.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have these rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Restriction: Limit how we use your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Opt-out of certain processing
- Withdraw Consent: For consent-based processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at team.economicsperspective@gmail.com.
7. Cookies & Tracking
7.1 Essential Cookies
Required for site functionality: Session cookies for login status and security cookies for protection.
7.2 Optional Cookies
Used with your consent: Analytics cookies (Google Analytics), advertising cookies, and preference cookies.
You can manage cookies through our Cookie Preferences tool or browser settings.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits
- Data minimization principles
9. Policy Changes
We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" 01/03/2026 and communicated via email to registered users.