Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026

Conflict Brief ("we," "us," or "our") operates theconflictbrief.com. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to operate the site:

Contact information: If you email us at contact@theconflictbrief.com, we receive your email address and message content.
Payment information: Premium purchases are processed through Stripe. We do not store your payment card details — Stripe handles all payment processing securely. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Usage data: Like most websites, we may receive standard server log data including IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This is used solely for site operation and security.
Poll votes: Poll responses are stored in your browser's local storage. We do not collect or store individual vote data on our servers.

2. How We Use Your Information

To respond to your messages and enquiries
To process premium access purchases
To send the Dispatch newsletter (only if you have subscribed)
To improve the site's content and functionality

3. Cookies

This site uses minimal cookies necessary for basic functionality. We do not use advertising cookies or sell data to third parties. Hostinger, our hosting provider, may set standard server-side cookies for performance monitoring.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Hostinger — website hosting
Stripe — payment processing for premium access
Google Fonts — typography (Space Grotesk, Syne, Lora)

5. Data Retention

We retain email correspondence for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry. Payment records are retained as required by law. You may request deletion of your data by emailing contact@theconflictbrief.com.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR (EU), UK data protection law, or other applicable regulations, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@theconflictbrief.com.

7. Children's Privacy

This site is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email us at contact@theconflictbrief.com.