Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Capability House ("we", "us", "our") operates this editorial digest website. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and transparently. This privacy policy applies to this website and to the emails we send to subscribers.

By using the site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not use the site or subscribe to our updates.

2. Information we collect

We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. Depending on how you use the site, we may collect the following:

Information you provide directly. If you subscribe to our briefing or use our contact form, we collect the email address, name and any message content you choose to send.
Automatic technical data. Like most websites, our servers may log standard information such as your browser type, device type, approximate region, the pages you visit and the time of your visit.
Usage data. If analytics are enabled, we may collect aggregated information about how visitors navigate the site, used to improve our content and layout.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive categories of personal data, and we do not ask for payment information on this site.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To send you the email briefing you requested, and to manage your subscription.
To respond to enquiries, corrections and requests submitted through the contact form.
To operate, maintain and improve the website and its content.
To understand aggregate readership trends and measure the performance of our reporting.
To protect the site against abuse, spam and security threats.
To comply with legal obligations where they apply.

4. Legal bases for processing

Where data-protection law (such as the GDPR) applies, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent — for sending you the newsletter, which you may withdraw at any time.
Legitimate interests — for operating, securing and improving the site, and for understanding aggregate usage.
Contract — where processing is necessary to provide a service you requested.
Legal obligation — where we are required to retain or disclose information by law.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working and to understand how it is used. For a full description of the cookies we set, their purposes and how to manage them, please read our cookie policy.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers. Trusted vendors that help us run the site (for example, email delivery or hosting providers) may process data on our behalf under appropriate safeguards.
Legal requirements. Where required by law, regulation or valid legal process.
Business changes. In connection with a merger, acquisition or transfer of assets, subject to this policy.

7. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as it is needed for the purposes described in this policy. Subscription records are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Contact-form messages are retained for as long as needed to resolve the enquiry and for a reasonable period afterwards for record-keeping.

8. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss or misuse. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Please take care when sharing personal information online.

9. International transfers

We operate with a distributed team, so information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where we transfer personal data across borders, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place and that transfers comply with applicable law.

10. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access — request a copy of the information we hold about you.
Correction — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion — ask us to delete your information, subject to legal retention requirements.
Objection — object to certain processing based on legitimate interests.
Portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Withdrawal of consent — unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

11. Children's privacy

This site is intended for a general professional audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can delete it.

12. Third-party links

Our reports may cite or link to external sources and websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

13. Newsletters

If you subscribe to our briefing, we use your email address to send you editorial updates. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. Once you unsubscribe, we will stop sending you the newsletter, though we may retain a minimal record to honour your preference.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated through the site or by email where appropriate.

15. Contact us

For any privacy question, request or complaint, please use our contact page. For information about the copyright in our content, see our copyright notice.