Privacy Policy

Who we are

The Borderless Journal is an independent media organisation registered in Ireland
([company name as registered], [company registration number]). Our
registered address is [registered address]. For any privacy question, or to exercise a right
set out below, write to [data protection email].

What we collect

• Information you send us. If you use our contact form, subscribe to a
  newsletter, or send documents and tips, we receive your name, email address and message
  content, along with anything you attach.
• Technical information. Our hosting provider records standard server logs
  (IP address, browser type, requested page, timestamp) to keep the site secure and available.
• Cookies. We use functional cookies needed to serve the site. Any analytics
  or embedded third-party service that sets cookies is listed in our cookie notice and only loads
  after consent where consent is required.

Why we process it

We process contact submissions to answer you and to report stories in the public interest; log
data to secure and operate the site; and newsletter data to send you the newsletter you asked for.
Where the law requires a legal basis we rely on your consent, our legitimate interest in
publishing journalism, or compliance with legal obligations.

Protecting sources

Confidentiality of sources is central to our mission. We do not disclose identifying
information about people who contact us in confidence unless compelled by law, and we oppose
such requests. Where a source is at risk we agree handling and storage arrangements with them
in advance.

Sharing and retention

We do not sell personal data. We share it only with service providers who host, secure or
analyse our site on our instruction, or where the law requires it. We keep contact correspondence
for as long as needed to handle the matter and to meet our legal and archival obligations, then
delete or anonymise it.

Your rights

You may ask for access to your personal data, correction or deletion of it, restriction of or
objection to processing, and portability. You may also lodge a complaint with the Data Protection
Commission in Ireland or with the supervisory authority where you live. Write to
[data protection email] and we will respond within one month.

Changes

If we change this policy we will update the date at the top of this page and, for significant
changes, note them on the site.