Privacy and Data Governance Policy

Safeguarding Your Data with Transparency and Integrity

Last updated: April 2026

1. Corporate Identity and Data Controller

The processing of personal data within the digital ecosystem of The Sentinel Telegraph is managed and governed by Colectivo Interferencias (hereinafter, "Colectivo Interferencias"), a non-profit cultural organisation officially registered in the Principality of Asturias (Registry No. 7.227, First Section).

  • Tax Identification Number (NIF): G-33899600
  • Registered Office: Calle Fuente del Real 16, 3º izquierda, 33209 Gijón, Asturias, Spain.
  • Data Protection Officer (DPO): Colectivo Interferencias has voluntarily designated a Data Protection Officer to oversee compliance and protect user interests. Users may direct enquiries, grievances, or exercise their legal rights via: editor@sentineltelegraph.com.

2. Regulatory Scope and Jurisdictional Compliance

This policy establishes a global standard of protection, adhering to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU/UK) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). By accessing the Services of The Sentinel Telegraph—including its website, newsletters, and multimedia content—from any geographic location, the User acknowledges and accepts the protocols described herein.

3. Categories of Processed Data

Colectivo Interferencias processes only the minimum data required for professional editorial operations:

  • Voluntary Identifiers: Name, surname, and electronic mail address provided via subscription forms or editorial enquiries.
  • Technical Identifiers: IP addresses, browser types, and unique user codes assigned to devices to ensure service functionality and security.
  • Analytical and Advertising Metadata: Information regarding navigation patterns and engagement metrics collected via Google Analytics and Google AdSense.

4. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing is justified by Informed Consent and Legitimate Interest, with the following objectives:

  1. Editorial Dissemination: Managing subscriptions to the The Sentinel Telegraph newsletter.
  2. Service Optimization: Improving the technical performance and academic reach of the publication.
  3. Financial Sustainability: Personalised advertising via Google AdSense is utilised exclusively to sustain the non-profit cultural mission of Colectivo Interferencias, ensuring the publication remains free of charge for its global readership.

5. Treatment of Newsworthy Individuals

In accordance with the Right to Information and the Public Interest, The Sentinel Telegraph may process personal data of individuals of public relevance or those involved in events of public interest.

  • Legal Basis: The fulfillment of a mission carried out in the public interest and the exercise of freedom of the press.
  • Methodology: Data is obtained through rigorous journalistic research. Colectivo Interferencias adopts all necessary measures to protect the legitimate interests and freedoms of the subjects involved, in compliance with Spanish and International Law.

6. Editorial Maturity and Age Policy

Due to the intellectual complexity and the academic nature of the geopolitical and economic analyses published, the Services are strictly intended for individuals who have reached the legal age of majority (18 years or older). Colectivo Interferencias does not knowingly process data from minors.

7. International Data Dissemination

As a global digital newspaper, The Sentinel Telegraph utilises infrastructure provided by Hostinger and Google LLC. Consequently, data may be transferred to and stored in jurisdictions outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including the United Kingdom and the United States. All such transfers are strictly governed by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) to ensure a level of protection equivalent to European standards.

8. Data Retention and Archive

Personal data will be processed actively as long as the user remains a subscriber. Upon cessation of the relationship, data will be blocked and restricted for a period of 5 years, strictly to address potential legal or administrative liabilities before definitive erasure.

9. Exercise of Sovereign Rights

In accordance with global regulations, users may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure (right to be forgotten), opposition, portability, and limitation.

  • Official Channel: All requests must be sent to editor@sentineltelegraph.com, accompanied by proof of identity.
  • Regulatory Authority: Users retain the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).