This Privacy Policy explains how Daily Watch Reports (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit dailywatchreports.com. We aim to collect as little as we need, to be clear about what we do with it, and to respect your choices.
Information we collect
Information you give us
If you email us, submit a story tip, or sign up for updates, we receive the information you choose to provide — such as your name, email address and the content of your message. You do not need to create an account to read the site.
Information collected automatically
As on most websites, our servers and analytics tools automatically record certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser and device type, referring page, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. This helps us keep the site secure and understand what readers find useful.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential functions, analytics and advertising. You can control these — see our Cookie Policy for the detail and your options.
How we use information
- To operate, maintain and secure the website;
- To understand how the site is used and improve our reporting and experience;
- To respond to your messages, tips and requests;
- To display advertising that supports our free-to-read journalism;
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate, anonymised patterns of site usage — for example which articles are read and how visitors arrive. Google processes this data on our behalf; see Google’s Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics across sites using Google’s opt-out browser add-on.
Advertising
Our journalism is free to read and supported by advertising. We display ads through Google AdSense. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites, and to measure ad performance. You can review and control ad personalisation in your Google Ad Settings and read more at How Google uses information from sites that use its services. You can also opt out of personalised advertising from many providers at optout.aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.eu.
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information for money. We share information only with service providers who help us operate the site (such as the analytics and advertising providers above), when required by law or to protect our legal rights, or as part of a business transfer. For California residents, certain ad-related uses may count as “sharing” — see Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.
Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete the personal information we hold, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent. Residents of the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom have these rights under the GDPR; residents of California have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. To exercise any right, contact us below.
Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here or as required by law. Aggregated analytics data is retained in line with our analytics provider’s standard settings.
Children
The site is intended for a general, adult audience and is not directed at children under 13 (or the equivalent age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information against loss, misuse and unauthorised access. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International visitors
We operate online and may process information in countries other than your own, where data-protection laws may differ. Where required, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always the one published on this page; significant changes will be reflected here.
Contact us
Questions or requests about your privacy can be sent to [email protected]. See also our Cookie Policy and Terms of Service.