Privacy Policy

www.the-european.eu (the "Site") is owned and operated by CP Media Global. CP Media Global is the data controller and can be contacted at:

[email protected]
02070 335335
77 Marsh Wall Canary Wharf, London, E14 9SH United Kingdom

Purpose
The purpose of this privacy policy (this "Privacy Policy") is to inform users of our Site of the following:

1. The personal data we will collect;

1. Use of collected data;

1. Who has access to the data collected;

1. The rights of Site users; and

1. The Site's cookie policy.

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

GDPR
For users in the European Union, we adhere to the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (the "GDPR"). For users in the United Kingdom, we adhere to the GDPR as enshrined in the Data Protection Act 2018.

Consent
By using our Site users agree that they consent to:

1. The conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

When the legal basis for us processing your personal data is that you have provided your consent to that processing, you may withdraw your consent at any time. If you withdraw your consent, it will not make processing which we completed before you withdrew your consent unlawful.

You can withdraw your consent by: Contacting our Data Protection Officer.

Legal Basis for Processing
We collect and process personal data about users in the EU only when we have a legal basis for doing so under Article 6 of the GDPR.

We rely on the following legal bases to collect and process the personal data of users in the EU:

1. Users have provided their consent to the processing of their data for one or more specific purposes;

1. Processing of user personal data is necessary for us or a third pary to pursue a legitimate interest. Our legitimate interest is not overriden by the interests or fundamenal rights and freedoms of users. Our legitimate interest(s) are: We process personal data where it is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by The European magazine or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject. Such legitimate interests may include, inter alia, the administration and improvement of our website and digital services, the analysis of readership and subscription trends, the prevention of fraud or misuse, and the marketing of our products and services to existing subscribers.;

1. Processing of user personal data is necessary for us to take, at the request of a user, steps before entering a contract or for the performance of a contract to which a user is a party. If a user does not provide the the personal data necessary to perform a contract the consequences are as follows: We process personal data where it is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party, or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into such a contract. This includes, without limitation, the administration of subscription services (print and/or digital), the processing of payments, and the fulfilment of delivery or access obligations. Where the provision of personal data is a statutory requirement, or a contractual requirement, or a necessary condition for entering into a contract, failure to provide such data may render The European magazine unable to enter into or perform the contract in question. In particular, we may be unable to process subscription payments, deliver print or digital editions, or maintain legally required financial records.; and

1. Processing of user personal data is necessary for us to comply with a legal obligation. If a user does not provide the the personal data necessary for us to perform a legal obligation the consequences are as follows: We process personal data where it is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which The European magazine is subject. This includes, without limitation, the retention of transaction records for tax, audit, and regulatory purposes. Where the provision of personal data is a statutory requirement, or a contractual requirement, or a necessary condition for entering into a contract, failure to provide such data may render The European magazine unable to enter into or perform the contract in question. In particular, we may be unable to process subscription payments, deliver print or digital editions, or maintain legally required financial records..

Personal Data We Collect
We only collect data that helps us achieve the purpose set out in this Privacy Policy. We will not collect any additional data beyond the data listed below without notifying you first.

Data Collected in a Non-Automatic Way
We may also collect the following data when you perform certain functions on our Site:

1. First and last name;

1. Age;

1. Date of birth;

1. Sex;

1. Email address;

1. Phone number;

1. Address; and

1. Payment information.

This data may be collected using the following methods:

1. We collect personal data you provide, including contact and payment details, through subscriptions, purchases, correspondence, and enquiries, and process it in line with this Privacy Policy..

How We Use Personal Data
Data collected on our Site will only be used for the purposes specified in this Privacy Policy or indicated on the relevant pages of our Site. We will not use your data beyond what we disclose in this Privacy Policy.

The data we collect when the user performs certain functions may be used for the following purposes:

1. We use your data to manage subscriptions, process payments, deliver services, handle enquiries, send permitted communications, meet legal obligations, and improve our services..

Who We Share Personal Data With
Employees
We may disclose user data to any member of our organisation who reasonably needs access to user data to achieve the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

Third Parties
We may share user data with the following third parties:

1. Journalists and Editorial Contributors;

1. Production Companies; and

1. Delivery Providers (including Royal Mail and international couriers).

We may share the following user data with third parties:

1. We share limited data with journalists, production companies, and delivery providers as needed to create content and deliver subscriptions; payment details are never shared..

We may share user data with third parties for the following purposes:

1. Our purpose in using personal data is to provide subscriptions, deliver content, manage communications, and meet legal obligations..

Third parties will not be able to access user data beyond what is reasonably necessary to achieve the given purpose.

Other Disclosures
We will not sell or share your data with other third parties, except in the following cases:

1. If the law requires it;

1. If it is required for any legal proceeding;

1. To prove or protect our legal rights; and

1. To buyers or potential buyers of this company in the event that we seek to sell the company.

If you follow hyperlinks from our Site to another Site, please note that we are not responsible for and have no control over their privacy policies and practices.

How Long We Store Personal Data
User data will be stored until the purpose the data was collected for has been achieved.

You will be notified if your data is kept for longer than this period.

How We Protect Your Personal Data
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data, including secure servers, encryption of payment transactions, restricted access to personal information, and regular monitoring to prevent unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

While we take all reasonable precautions to ensure that user data is secure and that users are protected, there always remains the risk of harm. The Internet as a whole can be insecure at times and therefore we are unable to guarantee the security of user data beyond what is reasonably practical.

Your Rights as a User
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

1. Right to be informed;

1. Right of access;

1. Right to rectification;

1. Right to erasure;

1. Right to restrict processing;

1. Right to data portability; and

1. Right to object.

Children
We do not knowingly collect or use personal data from children under 16 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 years of age, the personal data will be deleted as soon as possible. If a child under 16 years of age has provided us with personal data their parent or guardian may contact our data protection officer.

How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected
If you would like to know if we have collected your personal data, how we have used your personal data, if we have disclosed your personal data and to who we disclosed your personal data, if you would like your data to be deleted or modified in any way, or if you would like to exercise any of your other rights under the GDPR, please contact our data protection officer here:

Jon Kirk
[email protected]
02070 335335
77 Marsh Wall Canary Wharf, London, E14 9SH United Kingdom

Do Not Track Notice
Do Not Track ("DNT") is a privacy preference that you can set in certain web browsers. We do not track the users of our Site over time and across third party websites and therefore do not respond to browser-initiated DNT signals. We are not responsible for and cannot guarantee how any third parties who interact with our Site and your data will respond to DNT signals.

How to Opt-Out of Data Collection, Use or Disclosure
In addition to the method(s) described in the How to Access, Modify, Delete, or Challenge the Data Collected section, we provide the following specific opt-out methods for the forms of collection, use, or disclosure of your personal data specified below:

1. Users can opt out of the collection and use of their data for marketing communications and from the disclosure of their data to third parties for marketing purposes. You can opt-out by users may opt out of the use of their personal data for marketing communications. This can be done at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of marketing emails, or by contacting us directly at [email protected].

Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how CP Media Global (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at the-european.eu. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and the choices you have. Our full Privacy Policy can be found here.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), and the EU ePrivacy Directive where relevant.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, improve user experience, and provide information to the site owner.

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies: set directly by us.
• Third-party cookies: set by advertisers, analytics providers, or social platforms.
• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: remain until they expire or you delete them.

Types of cookies we use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
   These are essential for the site to function and cannot be disabled. They include, for example, cookies that allow you to log into secure areas, manage subscriptions, or access account features.
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
   These collect information about how visitors use the site, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. They help us improve content and site performance.
3. Functionality Cookies
   These remember choices you make (e.g. language or region preferences) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
4. Targeting Cookies
   Targeting cookies collect data about your browsing habits and preferences on our site. This allows us to personalise the information you see, measure the effectiveness of campaigns, and display advertising that is more relevant to you.
5. Advertising Cookies
   These are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advert and help us measure campaign performance.
6. Social Media Cookies
   These are set by services such as X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn when you share content or interact with embedded feeds.
7. Multimedia Cookies
   Cookies placed by services such as YouTube, Vimeo, or SoundCloud when you view or play embedded media content.

Examples of cookies we may use

• Google Analytics – Analytics, to track visits, session duration, and user behaviour.
• Google Tag Manager – Analytics, to manage tags and tracking tools.
• Google Ad Manager / DoubleClick – Advertising, to serve targeted and programmatic ads.
• Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) – Advertising and targeting, to measure campaign success and build audience insights.
• Twitter/X Widgets – Social media, to display feeds and allow sharing.
• LinkedIn Insight Tag – Advertising and analytics, for audience segmentation.
• YouTube Player Cookies – Multimedia, to deliver video playback and usage stats.
• Vimeo Cookies – Multimedia, to allow video streaming.
• Hotjar – Analytics, to understand user interaction via heatmaps and behaviour analysis.
• Microsoft Clarity – Analytics, to track website usage and improve usability.
• Quantcast – Advertising, for audience measurement and targeted advertising.
• Taboola / Outbrain – Targeting, to recommend content and deliver sponsored recommendations.
• Amazon Advertising / A9 – Advertising, for personalised ads.
• Criteo – Retargeting and advertising, to display ads based on prior browsing.
• Cookie Consent Banner Cookie – Essential, to remember your cookie settings.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties that provide services on our site, such as advertisers, analytics companies, or social platforms. These third parties may collect information about your browsing activity across websites. We do not control their cookies. Please review their privacy and cookie policies for further details.

Legal basis for use

• Strictly necessary cookies – used on the basis of legitimate interest in running our website.
• All other cookies – used only with your consent, as required under UK GDPR and PECR.

How you can manage cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences by:

• Using the cookie consent banner on our site to set or withdraw consent.
• Adjusting browser settings to block or delete cookies.
• Using opt-out tools provided by major providers, including:
  • Google Analytics Opt-out
  • Google Ads Settings
  • Meta/Facebook Ad Preferences
  • Your Online Choices

Please note: Disabling cookies may limit site functionality.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with the date of revision.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Modifications
This Privacy Policy (which includes our Cookie Policy) may be amended from time to time in order to maintain compliance with the law and to reflect any changes to our data collection process. When we amend this Privacy Policy we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy. We recommend that our users periodically review our Privacy Policy to ensure that they are notified of any updates. If necessary, we may notify users by email of changes to this Privacy Policy.

Complaints
If you have any complaints about how we process your personal data, please contact us through the contact methods listed in the Contact Information section so that we can, where possible, resolve the issue. If you feel we have not addressed your concern in a satisfactory manner you may contact a supervisory authority. You also have the right to directly make a complaint to a supervisory authority. You can lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority by contacting the Information Commissioner's Office in the UK, Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints, you can contact our data protection officer, Jon Kirk, at:

[email protected]
02070 335335
77 Marsh Wall Canary Wharf, London, E14 9SH United Kingdom