Privacy Policy

Effective date: June 2023

Representation Watch (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you choose to share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have about your data when you visit representationwatch.org.

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, you can contact us at privacy@representationwatch.org.

Information we collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate our website, publish our work, and communicate with readers and contributors.

Information you provide voluntarily

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

Contact us by email
Submit content, feedback, or commentary
Subscribe to newsletters or updates (if applicable)
Participate in campaigns, calls for input, or public responses

This information may include your name, email address, and any details you include in your message or submission.

We do not require users to create accounts to access our content.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, representationwatch.org may collect limited technical information automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referring website or source

This information is used only to understand how the site is used and to improve performance and accessibility.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to enquiries and correspondence
Review and publish submissions or feedback where appropriate
Maintain and improve our website
Understand readership and engagement trends
Ensure the security and integrity of our site

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Cookies and analytics

Representation Watch may use cookies or similar technologies to support basic site functionality and understand aggregate usage patterns. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any personal information beyond what you choose to share.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer, though this may affect how some parts of the site function.

Third-party services

Our website may contain links to external websites or embedded content (such as videos or social media posts). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

If we use third-party services for analytics, hosting, or email delivery, those providers are selected with care and are required to handle data responsibly.

Submissions and public contributions

If you submit content, commentary, or other material to Representation Watch, you understand that:

Submissions may be reviewed, edited, or declined
Published contributions may be attributed or anonymised depending on context and agreement
We may retain correspondence related to submissions for editorial and record-keeping purposes

We take care to protect contributors, particularly where issues of safety or sensitivity are involved.

Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or to meet legal and operational requirements.

You may request that we delete personal information you have shared with us by contacting privacy@representationwatch.org, subject to any legal obligations to retain certain records.

Your rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Request access to personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain processing of your data

We will respond to reasonable requests in a timely manner.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.