Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Globe UNLTD ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit, read, or subscribe to globeunltd.com (the "Site").

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal data required to provide a fast, secure, and engaging reading experience, as well as to support the site through advertising.

Information You Voluntarily Provide:

Newsletter Subscriptions: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your name.
Communications: If you contact us directly via email, we will receive your email address and the contents of your message.

Information Collected Automatically:

Web Analytics: Our publishing platform (Ghost) automatically collects anonymous data to help us understand how our site is performing. This includes pages viewed, outbound link clicks, member acquisition sources, and whether our newsletter emails are opened or clicked.
Google Analytics 4 (GA4): We use GA4 (deployed via Google Tag Manager) to understand our global audience. This collects pseudonymised data such as your browser type, device type, general location (city/country level), and how you interact with our articles.
Log Data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends. This may include your IP address, browser version, and the date/time of your visit.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

To deliver our newsletter and editorial content to your inbox.
To monitor and analyse web traffic so we can write more of the stories our audience loves.
To ensure the Site functions securely and correctly on your device.
To serve relevant, non-intrusive advertisements that fund our independent journalism.

3. Advertising and Cookies

Globe UNLTD is a free digital publication supported by advertising. To provide these ads, we partner with Google.

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
Opting Out: You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

General Cookies: We also use essential cookies necessary for the Site to function (such as remembering your subscription status so you do not see repeated pop-ups). You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent; however, some portions of the Site may not function properly without them.

We use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) to gather and store your preferences regarding cookies and personalised advertising. You can review, update, or revoke your consent at any time by clicking the 'Privacy and cookie settings' link at the bottom of our website.

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website:

Ghost: Our platform provider and newsletter delivery service.
Google: For website analytics (GA4) and advertisement delivery (Google Ad Manager/AdSense).
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

European Economic Area (EEA) Residents (GDPR): If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You also have the right to restrict processing, data portability, and the right to withdraw consent for our newsletter at any time.

California Residents (CCPA): Under the CCPA, California consumers have the right to request disclosure of the specific pieces of personal data we have collected, request deletion of that data, and opt-out of the "sale" of personal data. (Note: While we do not "sell" data in the traditional sense, sharing data with advertising partners for targeted ads can be classified as a sale under CCPA. Please use the Google Ads Settings link above to manage these preferences).

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you explicitly unsubscribe or request deletion.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove that information from our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

By Email: dataprotection@globeunltd.com
By Mail: Just Add Media Group, Studio 135641, PO Box 7169, Poole, BH15 9EL, United Kingdom