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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Women Journalists (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website https://womenjournalists.org.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your personal data as described herein.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out a form (e.g., contact form, application, or subscription)
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Communicate with us via email or phone

This may include:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Any message or inquiry you send us

We also collect non-personal information automatically through cookies and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site

2. Use of Information

We use your personal data to:

  • Respond to inquiries or contact requests

  • Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)

  • Analyze traffic and user behavior on the site (via Google Analytics)

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data on the following bases:

  • Your consent (e.g., submitting a form or subscribing to the newsletter)

  • Compliance with legal obligations

  • Legitimate interest (e.g., analytics, communication)

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., Google Analytics) to:

  • Measure website traffic and usage

  • Improve site performance

These cookies do not identify you personally. You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings.

Note: By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies.

5. Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., website hosting, email newsletter platforms)

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

These third parties process your data only to help us operate our services and under strict data protection agreements.

6. International Users

Our website is accessible globally. If you are visiting from outside the country in which our servers are located, your information may be transferred across borders. We take appropriate security measures to protect your data, regardless of location.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law.

8. Your Rights (under GDPR and other laws)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Object to or restrict certain data processing
  • File a complaint with your data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details below.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

10. Contact Us

For any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Email: info@womenjournalists.org
Website: https://womenjournalists.org

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date.