Last updated: November 2025

Welcome to The Global Vantage Point (“we,” “our,” or “us”).
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law).

This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains:

1. What personal data we collect
2. How and why we use it
3. How cookies and similar technologies are used on our website
4. Your rights and how to exercise them

By using our website https://theglobalvantagepoint.com, you agree to this policy.

1. Who we are

The Global Vantage Point
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://theglobalvantagepoint.com

We are an independent online publication focused on global affairs, analysis, and commentary.

2. What data we collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Information you provide directly

• When you contact us (e.g., via email or contact forms): name, email address, and any information you include in your message.
• When you subscribe to our newsletter: email address and consent preference.
• When you submit a guest article or participate in a survey.

b. Information collected automatically

• IP address (anonymized if using analytics)
• Browser type, operating system, and referring URLs
• Date, time, and duration of visits
• Pages viewed and interactions with our content

c. Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies to ensure the site works properly, improve performance, and (with your consent) analyze traffic and personalize content. See Section 5 for details.

3. Why we collect and use your data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

Purpose	Legal Basis
To provide access to our website and its functionality	Legitimate interest
To respond to inquiries and messages	Legitimate interest / Consent
To send newsletters (if subscribed)	Consent
To analyze website traffic and improve performance	Consent
To comply with legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping)	Legal obligation

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

4. Third-party services

We may use the following external services that process data on our behalf:

• Google Analytics (GA4) — to analyze website usage and traffic.
  IPs are anonymized. Data is retained for up to 14 months.
  Google’s Privacy Policy
• YouTube / Vimeo — when you view embedded videos, these platforms may set cookies or collect viewing data.
  YouTube Policy
• Mailchimp / Brevo / Substack — to manage email subscriptions and newsletters.
  These services process your name and email only with your consent.
  Mailchimp Privacy Policy

We ensure that all third parties comply with GDPR and, where applicable, use EU Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers.