Privacy policy

Last updated: September 1, 2026. This policy explains how Common Ground Journal handles information when you read our pages or contact our editorial desk. We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. By using the website, you acknowledge the practices described here.

General provisions

We act as a data controller for information submitted directly to us. We do not sell personal information, rent mailing lists or use personal data to make decisions about your eligibility for services. The website is an editorial publication, not a medical, financial or legal advisory service. If you follow a link to another resource, that resource has its own rules.

Information we collect

If you contact us, we may receive your name, email address and the contents of your message. These details are supplied voluntarily. Standard server logs may contain an IP address, browser type, device information, referring page and approximate time of access. We use these technical records for security, troubleshooting and aggregate statistics. We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of data. Please do not include health, financial or government-identification information in a message.

Purposes and legal basis

We use contact information to answer requests, consider article suggestions, administer correspondence and prevent abuse. Processing is based on your request, our legitimate interest in operating a secure publication, or consent where consent is requested. A newsletter, if introduced, will require a clear subscription action and will include an unsubscribe option.

Storage and protection

We retain correspondence only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond, maintain editorial records or resolve disputes. Security measures include access controls, limited staff permissions and reasonable technical safeguards. No internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot promise absolute security. If a breach creates a legally significant risk, we will take the steps required by applicable law.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may ask for access, correction, deletion, restriction or a copy of personal information. You may object to certain processing or withdraw consent when processing relies on consent. We may need to verify identity before fulfilling a request. Contact us at [email protected]; we aim to respond within a reasonable period. You may also contact your local data protection authority.

Cookies and local storage

The site may use essential browser storage to remember your light or dark theme preference. Our small reading counter is stored locally and is not sent to us. We do not place advertising cookies or use cross-site tracking pixels. Your browser may retain its own history, and embedded external links may set cookies once you leave this site.

Third-party links

Articles may link to organizations, research, maps or other websites. We are not responsible for their content, security or privacy practices. Review their policies before submitting information. We may update links or this policy when our practices change. The current version will always display its update date.

Questions

For privacy questions, write to the editorial desk at the email above or use the contact form. We will treat the request respectfully and will not publish private correspondence without permission.