Effective Date: January 22, 2026
Overview
The Panopticon (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website at panopticon.press.
Data Controller
The Panopticon Contact: editor@panopticon.press
Information We Collect
Currently, we do not collect any personal data from website visitors.
We do not:
- Use cookies or tracking technologies
- Collect analytics or visitor statistics
- Require user accounts or registration
- Collect email addresses through the website
- Use contact forms on the website
Information You Provide Directly
If you contact us via email at editor@panopticon.press or tips@panopticon.press:
- We receive only the information you choose to include in your email
- This information is stored in our email system (Google Workspace)
- We use this information only to respond to your inquiry
Third-Party Services
Our website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages. They may collect:
- IP addresses
- Server logs
- Basic technical information necessary for website operation
We use Cloudflare for DNS and security services. Cloudflare’s privacy policy is available at cloudflare.com/privacy.
Our email is provided by Google Workspace. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
Your Rights (GDPR & UK GDPR)
If you have contacted us via email, you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the information we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your information
- Restriction: Request limitation of how we use your information
- Objection: Object to our processing of your information
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your information
To exercise these rights, contact: editor@panopticon.press
Data Retention
- Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary for editorial purposes
- We may retain correspondence related to published articles indefinitely for accountability
- You may request deletion of your information unless we have a legitimate basis to retain it
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction:
- Email accounts are protected with strong passwords and two-factor authentication
- Access to email is limited to authorized personnel only
- We use encrypted connections (HTTPS) for our website
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16.
Complaints
If you believe we have not handled your personal data properly, you have the right to complain to:
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Wycliffe House, Water Lane Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF Website: ico.org.uk