Privacy Policy
1. Who we are
Journalists for Tolerance (J4T) is a human rights initiative committed to inclusion, anti-discrimination, and positive visibility of vulnerable communities. We are based in the European Union and operate this website to share research, resources, and media monitoring results.
You may contact us at: info@j4t.info
2. What personal data we collect
We only collect personal data when you voluntarily provide it, for example by:
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Submitting a contact or feedback form
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Signing up for our updates or newsletters
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Interacting with us through embedded forms or services
The types of personal data we may collect include:
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Name (if provided)
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Email address
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Organisation or role (optional)
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IP address and browser information (automatically collected via cookies)
We do not collect sensitive personal data unless explicitly required for a specific project, and only with your clear consent.
3. How we use your data
We use the information you provide for the following purposes:
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To respond to inquiries or requests submitted via our contact form
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To send occasional updates if you have subscribed to them
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To improve the user experience and functionality of our website
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To analyse traffic and usage statistics through Google Analytics (data is anonymised)
We do not use your data for marketing, advertising, or profiling.
We do not share your personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.
4. Legal basis for processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on the following legal grounds:
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Consent: when you voluntarily provide your data (e.g. via contact form)
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Legitimate interest: to maintain the functionality and security of our website
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Legal obligation: when required by law
5. Data sharing and processors
We may use third-party services that help us operate this website, including:
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Google Analytics – to collect anonymous website usage data
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Brevo (Sendinblue) – to manage contact forms and verify devices
These providers process data on our behalf in compliance with GDPR and have their own privacy policies. Data is either anonymised or pseudonymised when technically possible.
6. Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies to ensure basic functionality, enhance user experience, and measure website usage. By default, only essential cookies are active.
Types of cookies we use:
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Essential cookies – necessary for the operation of the website (e.g. to support forms and device verification)
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Analytics cookies – via Google Analytics, to understand how users interact with the site (e.g. page views, traffic sources)
You will be asked for consent to place non-essential cookies when visiting the site. You may choose to accept, reject, or customise cookie settings. You can also manage cookies in your browser at any time.
More details are available in our [Cookie Policy] (see section above).
7. Your data protection rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you
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Request correction or deletion of your data
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Withdraw your consent at any time
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Object to or restrict processing under certain conditions
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Lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@j4t.info.
8. Data retention
We store your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected. If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will erase your data promptly unless legally required to retain it.
9. Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or destruction. Access is limited to authorised staff and service providers.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or our practices. The latest version will always be published on this page, with the date of revision clearly indicated.
Contact
For any questions, requests, or concerns regarding your personal data or this policy, please email: info@j4t.info
We will respond within 7 working days.