Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [01/07/2025]

At EconomicsPerspective.com ("we", "us", or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our site:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
  • Account Data: Username and password if you create an account
  • Payment Information: If you purchase premium content (processed securely by our payment processor)

1.2 Automated Collection

We automatically collect certain technical data through cookies and similar technologies:

Data Type Purpose Retention
IP Address Security, analytics, geolocation 30 days
Browser Type Compatibility optimization 1 year
Usage Data Content improvement 2 years
Cookies Session management, preferences Varies by type

2. How We Use Your Data

We process your information for these lawful purposes:

  • To deliver and improve our content and services
  • To respond to inquiries and provide support
  • To send newsletters (with your consent)
  • To analyze site usage and trends
  • To prevent fraud and enhance security
  • To comply with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases under GDPR:

  • Consent: For newsletters and optional cookies
  • Contract: To fulfill services you request
  • Legitimate Interest: For site security and analytics
  • Legal Obligation: When required by law

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

4.1 Service Providers

We share data with these trusted partners:

  • Google Analytics (anonymous usage data)
  • Email service providers (for newsletters)
  • Payment processors (for transactions)
  • Cloud hosting providers

4.2 Legal Disclosures

We may disclose information when legally required to:

  • Comply with court orders or legal processes
  • Protect our rights or property
  • Prevent fraud or harm to others

5. International Data Transfers

As we use global service providers, your data may be transferred outside your home country. We ensure all transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through:

  • EU Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
  • Other approved transfer mechanisms

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have these rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Restriction: Limit how we use your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Opt-out of certain processing
  • Withdraw Consent: For consent-based processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at team.economicsperspective@gmail.com.

7. Cookies & Tracking

7.1 Essential Cookies

Required for site functionality:

  • Session cookies for login status
  • Security cookies for protection

7.2 Optional Cookies

Used with your consent:

  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
  • Advertising cookies
  • Preference cookies

You can manage cookies through our Cookie Preferences tool or browser settings.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security audits
  • Data minimization principles

9. Policy Changes

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be:

  • Posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" 01/07/2025
  • Communicated via email to registered users