Privacy Policy

ContactJournalists.com is operated in the United Kingdom. We handle personal data with regard to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

ContactJournalists.com is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data described in this policy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data.

Information we collect

We may collect and process the following information:

• Name and email address
• Payment information processed securely by third-party providers
• Usage data such as pages visited, features used, traffic sources, and general browser or device categories
• Approximate country or region information provided through Google Analytics when optional analytics cookies are accepted
• Communications sent to us

We do not request browser GPS access or precise location permission for analytics.

We do not knowingly collect special category personal data.

How we use personal data

Personal data is used to:

• Provide access to ContactJournalists.com
• Communicate with users about the service
• Send marketing emails where consent has been given
• Improve platform functionality and performance
• Measure website use through Google Analytics according to your analytics consent choice
• Maintain security and prevent misuse
• Meet legal and regulatory obligations

Lawful basis for processing

Under UK GDPR, we process personal data using the following lawful bases:

• Consent, including for optional Google Analytics cookies and marketing emails where applicable
• Legitimate interests
• Legal obligations

Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Cookies and analytics choices

Google Analytics 4 loads using Consent Mode. Analytics storage is denied by default, and persistent Google Analytics cookies are enabled only when you accept analytics. When analytics storage is denied, Google may receive limited cookieless measurement signals for basic measurement and modelling.

You can accept, reject or later change analytics consent through Cookie Settings in the website footer. See our Cookie Policy for details about the technologies in use and how accessible Google Analytics cookies are removed when consent is withdrawn.

Journalist data

ContactJournalists.com provides access to journalist and media contact information that is publicly available and intended for professional outreach.

Information about how journalist data and press requests are sourced is explained in the Privacy and Data page.

Data sharing

We do not sell personal data.

Personal data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers, including payment processors, email services, support tools, and Google Analytics where your consent choice permits analytics storage.

Some service providers may process data outside the United Kingdom. Where required, we use appropriate contractual or other data-protection arrangements for those transfers.

Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to operate the service or meet legal requirements.

Your rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office

Children's data

ContactJournalists.com is not intended for use by children and we do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18.

Contact

For privacy-related enquiries: hello@contactjournalists.com