Last updated: May 4, 2026
The Conflict Brief (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates theconflictbrief.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site.
1. Information We Collect
- Contact information – name and email address when you subscribe or contact us.
- Usage data – IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring URLs.
- Cookie data – see the Cookies section below.
- Payment data – processed by Stripe. We do not store full card details.
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Consent – for newsletters and non-essential cookies. Withdraw at any time.
- Legitimate interests – for security and improving our service.
- Contractual necessity – to fulfil a subscription you requested.
- Legal obligation – where required by law.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Send newsletters you have subscribed to
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Respond to enquiries and provide support
- Monitor usage to improve user experience
- Detect and prevent security threats or fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the Site to function. Analytics and marketing cookies require your explicit consent. Manage preferences via our cookie consent banner.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your data. Current processors: Hostinger (hosting, EU servers), Stripe (payments), Google Analytics (consent only). We may disclose data if required by law.
6. Data Retention
Newsletter data kept until you unsubscribe. Payment records retained up to 7 years per financial regulations.
7. Your Rights
You may access, correct, delete, or port your data, and object to or restrict processing. Email contact@theconflictbrief.com. We respond within 30 days. You may also complain to your local data protection authority.
8. International Data Transfers
Transfers outside the EEA use Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
9. Children Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 16. Contact us to delete any inadvertently collected data.
10. Security
We use SSL encryption, Wordfence firewall, and access controls. No transmission is 100% secure.
11. Changes
We update this policy periodically. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.
12. Contact Us
The Conflict Brief
Email: contact@theconflictbrief.com
Website: theconflictbrief.com