Wochenbriefing.de is owned and operated by Wochenbriefi Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry). Registered office: Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. Main phone: +356 2138 9009. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal data when you visit our website at wochenbriefing.de (the “Site”) or interact with us in any other way. It is written in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to being transparent about our data practices.
Who is responsible for your personal data?
Wochenbriefi Media Ltd. is the data controller for the personal data we collect through the Site. The company is registered in Gibraltar under company number C 92009 and its registered address is Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. Our main telephone number is +356 2138 9009. Any questions about how we handle your data should be directed to our privacy team at privacy@wochenbriefing.de or via our contact page at /about-us/contact/.
We have appointed a data protection officer within the organisation who can be reached at the same contact details. For matters specifically concerning editorial data, you may also contact our Chefredaktör Benjamin Richter at anders.lindqvist@wochenbriefing.de or +46 8 525 030 61.
What personal data do we collect and why?
We collect only the personal data necessary to provide our journalism, operate the Site, and communicate with readers lawfully. This includes information you provide voluntarily and data collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies.
Information you give us directly includes your name, email address, and any message content when you contact us via info@wochenbriefing.de, submit a news tip through /about-us/tip-us/, sign up for our newsletter at /about-us/newsletter/, or respond to a survey. If you register for an account (not currently offered but may be in future), we would collect a username and password. Data collected automatically includes IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited – all used for analytics, security, and improving the user experience.
Our lawful bases for processing are: your consent (for cookies and newsletter subscriptions), legitimate interests (for security, analytics, and reader engagement), legal obligation (for compliance with UK law), and contract performance (if you purchase advertising or sponsored content from us).
How do we use your data?
We use your personal data exclusively for purposes directly related to our journalism and the operation of the Site. We never sell your data to third parties.
Specific uses include: responding to your enquiries and complaints (as outlined in our /complaints-procedure/), sending you newsletters you have opted into, analysing site traffic to improve content and performance, detecting and preventing fraud or misuse, and complying with legal requests. We may also use aggregated, anonymised data for internal reporting and editorial planning.
How do we share your data?
We share your personal data only with trusted service providers who process data on our behalf under strict contractual agreements, and only where required by law.
Our current data processors include: email delivery services for our newsletter (e.g., Mailchimp), web hosting providers, analytics platforms (e.g., Matomo or Google Analytics, with anonymisation where possible), and payment processors for advertising and sponsored content. We ensure all processors comply with UK GDPR by signing data processing agreements. We may also disclose data to law enforcement or regulatory bodies if legally compelled to do so. Full details of our data-sharing arrangements can be obtained by contacting our privacy team.
How long do we keep your data?
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Newsletter subscriber data is kept until you unsubscribe, after which we delete it within 30 days. Contact form submissions and tip submissions are retained for 12 months unless they lead to an ongoing editorial matter. Analytics data is stored in aggregated form for up to 26 months. Data related to contractual relationships (e.g., advertisers) is retained for the duration of the contract plus six years to comply with accounting and tax obligations.
What are your rights under UK GDPR?
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, data portability, and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@wochenbriefing.de or use the form at /about-us/contact/. We will respond within one month.
If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK. Our policy on handling complaints is detailed in our /complaints-procedure/.
How do we use cookies and similar technologies?
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and support advertising. For full details, please see our separate Cookie Policy.
Our cookie policy explains which cookies are essential, which are optional, and how you can manage your preferences. You can change your cookie settings at any time through the cookie banner on our Site.
How do we protect your data?
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or alteration. These include SSL encryption, access controls, regular security audits, and staff training on data protection.
Our servers are located within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK. If we ever transfer data outside these regions, we will ensure an adequate level of protection is in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Government.
Our commitments
- We process personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently in line with UK GDPR principles.
- We collect only the minimum data needed for each specific purpose and delete it when no longer required.
- We maintain robust security measures to protect your data from breaches and unauthorised access.
- We provide clear, accessible information about your rights and how to exercise them.
- We conduct regular reviews of our data processing activities and update this policy accordingly.