Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2025-01-10

This Privacy Policy explains how Inter Bellum News collects, uses, and protects personal data when you use our website, create an account, or subscribe to our communications.

Who we are

Inter Bellum News is an independent news publisher based in the European Union and serving readers internationally. For privacy-related questions, contact us at info@interbellumnews.com.

What data we collect

Depending on how you interact with the site, we may collect:

• Account information, such as email address, name, and profile image, if you create an account. Some of this information may be provided directly by you or shared via third-party login providers (for example, Google), depending on your settings.
• Newsletter information, including email address, if you opt in to receive updates.
• Usage and analytics data, such as pages visited, device type, browser, and approximate location (city or country level).
• Log data, such as IP address and timestamps, which may be collected automatically by our hosting provider for security and operational purposes.
• Cookies and similar technologies, as described below.

How we use your data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

• To operate and maintain the website and user accounts.
• To send newsletters and updates to users who have opted in.
• To respond to messages, support requests, or inquiries.
• To understand how the site is used and improve functionality and content.
• To maintain site security and prevent abuse.

Emails and newsletters

We store email addresses internally and use them only for Inter Bellum News communications. We do not sell, rent, or share email lists with third parties.

Newsletters are opt-in only and are associated with user accounts or explicit signups. Users can unsubscribe at any time via links in emails or by contacting us.

We use Mailchimp as our email delivery service. Mailchimp processes email addresses and related data on our behalf and may provide analytics such as open and link-click tracking.

Accounts and user control

Users who create an account can manage their information and delete their account themselves. When an account is deleted, associated personal data is removed or anonymized, except where retention is required for legal or security reasons.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. This includes information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, device type, and general location.

Google Analytics may set cookies or use similar technologies. Data is processed in accordance with Google’s privacy policies.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device. Some cookies are necessary for basic site functionality. Others are used for analytics and performance measurement.

Depending on your location and settings, cookie consent mechanisms may be used. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.

Legal basis (GDPR)

As an EU-based publisher serving EU readers, we process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent, for example when you opt in to newsletters.
• Legitimate interests, such as operating, securing, and improving the website.
• Contractual necessity, where processing is required to provide account-related features.
• Legal obligations, where applicab