Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Café con Leche — cafeconleche.world
Last updated: 17 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Café con Leche collects, uses, and protects personal data, including for newsletter sign-ups and advertising on platforms such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram).
1. Who We Are
Café con Leche is an independent podcast and media project focused on global politics, political economy, and bilingual (English–Spanish) analysis.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it. This may include:
- First name and surname (if provided)
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Message content submitted via our contact form
We do not collect sensitive personal data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send newsletters and editorial updates
- Deliver free resources you request (such as a bilingual PDF)
- Respond to enquiries or messages
- Communicate with listeners, journalists, or collaborators
- Improve our content and communications
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
4. Email Communications & Marketing
If you sign up to our newsletter or request a free resource:
- You may receive emails related to Café con Leche content
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email
- We do not send spam or automated third-party marketing emails
Independent analysis. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the UK and EU, we process personal data on the basis of:
- Consent — when you voluntarily sign up or submit a form
- Legitimate interest — to operate and improve our editorial project
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
At this time, we do not use advertising pixels or behavioural tracking cookies (for example, Meta Pixel or Google Analytics). This may change in the future. If so, this policy will be updated accordingly.
Basic, essential cookies used by our platform may be set to ensure website functionality.
7. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate this website, including website hosting, memberships, newsletter delivery, and form processing. These providers process data only as necessary to deliver their services and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Data Storage, Security & Retention
Messages submitted via the contact form are delivered for the purpose of responding to enquiries. We take reasonable steps to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide requested services, maintain our newsletter, and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location (UK/EU/CA/US), you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to certain forms of processing
10. International Users
Café con Leche operates internationally. By using this site, you acknowledge that your information may be processed outside your country of residence in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
11. Children’s Information
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
13. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact the Café con Leche team.