Privacy policy

Browsing and essential operation

You do not need a public account to read articles, and the site does not offer public comments. A session cookie supports site functions, request limits and administrator sign-in. Your browser can control or delete cookies, though blocking them may affect those functions.

The web server receives request information such as an IP address, browser information, requested page and request time. Hosting and application logs help operate the site, investigate errors and prevent misuse.

Article views and searches

The application counts article views using a hashed visitor identifier derived from request information. A hash is not the same as fully anonymous data. These counts help identify popular coverage.

Search terms and aggregate search activity help identify useful coverage and improve discovery. Avoid entering personal or sensitive information in the search box.

Email enquiries

When you contact us, the information you send is used to handle your message and any related follow-up. Email and hosting providers process information needed to deliver and operate those services.

External images, links and advertising

Some article images load from publisher or image-hosting websites. Your browser contacts those services to display the image. External links and share buttons take you to services with their own privacy practices.

Advertising, when displayed, may load resources from an advertising provider. Privacy questions about a particular page or advertisement can be sent to [email protected].

Retention and privacy requests

Different records serve different purposes, including site operation, security and handling enquiries. Contact us to ask about information relating to you, request a correction or deletion, or raise a privacy concern. Include enough detail to locate the relevant interaction, without sending unnecessary sensitive information.