Privacy Policy

This policy explains how MindsThatLead (mindsthatlead.com), published by The MindsThatLead Editorial Desk, handles personal data. Our approach is data-minimal: we collect as little as possible, and nothing non-essential without your consent.

Who we are

MindsThatLead is an independent publication operated by The MindsThatLead Editorial Desk. For any privacy question or request, contact us by email at editor@mindsthatlead.com.

What we collect

• Analytics (only with your consent): if you allow the Analytics category, Google Analytics 4 processes usage data — such as pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP, device and browser type — to help us understand site usage in aggregate. This runs under Google Consent Mode v2 and never loads before you opt in. See the Cookie Policy for the specifics.
• Server logs: our hosting providers may keep standard technical logs (for example IP address and request time) to operate and secure the service. These are used for security and reliability, not to build profiles of you.
• Email you send us: if you email the desk, we process your message and address to reply and, where relevant, to handle a correction.

We do not run advertising or personalisation cookies, we do not sell or rent personal data, and we do not require you to create an account.

Legal basis

Where the GDPR applies, we rely on your consent for analytics (which you can withdraw at any time) and on our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving the site for essential technical processing.

Cookies

Cookies and local storage are covered in detail in our Cookie Policy, including how to change or withdraw your consent.

Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected: analytics data per Google Analytics’ retention settings, technical logs for a limited period, and email correspondence for as long as needed to handle your query.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these, email editor@mindsthatlead.com. You may also complain to your local data-protection authority.

People we write about

MindsThatLead publishes analysis of the public statements and decisions of public figures, based on attributed sources, in the public interest. This policy concerns data about visitors to this website. If you are a subject of our coverage and believe something is inaccurate, see Contact — we correct errors promptly.

Changes

We may update this policy; the “Last updated” date reflects the latest revision. See also our Terms of Use.