At Mirror Standard, we value the trust you place in us. We’re a small newsroom, not a tech giant, and protecting your privacy is just as important to us as reporting the news. This page explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how you can stay in control.
What We Collect (and What We Don’t)
When you visit our site, some basic information is automatically recorded — things like which pages you read, how long you stay, and what device or browser you’re using. This helps us understand what our readers care about and how to make the site work better.
If you contact us — say, by sending a news tip, asking for a correction, or subscribing to updates — we’ll also collect the details you choose to share, such as your name and email address.
What we *don’t* collect: personal information we don’t need. We don’t ask for things like your home address, financial details, or anything unrelated to providing you with journalism. And we never sell or trade your information to anyone, ever.
How We Use Your Information
The information we gather is used for just a few clear reasons:
To keep the site running smoothly and improve its performance.
To see what stories resonate most with readers.
To respond to your emails, tips, or correction requests.
To send updates if you’ve asked to receive them.
We don’t use your data for hidden purposes. If you give us your email, we’ll use it to reply to you — not to flood your inbox.
Cookies and Analytics
Like most websites, we use small files called cookies. They help us see patterns, like which stories are most popular or whether readers are coming from phones or laptops. If you prefer not to use cookies, you can turn them off in your browser settings. You’ll still be able to read our stories just fine.
We also use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to better understand readership trends. Those services may collect anonymous data under their own privacy policies.
Your Choices and Rights
You’re in control of your information. If you’d like us to delete something you’ve shared, or if you want to see what details we have about you, just ask. Depending on where you live, privacy laws may give you specific rights — like requesting access, corrections, or erasure of your data.
We take reasonable steps to keep your information safe. Most of what we hold is limited to email records and anonymous analytics data. We’re a small independent newsroom, not a company storing sensitive personal databases — and that’s intentional. Less data means less risk.
Questions?
If you have concerns or just want to know more about how we handle privacy, get in touch:
