Privacy Policy

Last updated August 2025

Your trust matters to us at Why These Matter (WTM). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This policy explains the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to keep it secure.


Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, and payment details when you subscribe or contact us.
  • Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our content, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Data that helps us improve your experience, remember your preferences, and measure performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  1. Deliver Services – Provide you with unlimited access to our journalism and subscriber-only features.
  2. Personalize Content – Recommend articles and topics based on your reading history.
  3. Improve Our Platform – Monitor performance, fix issues, and enhance your experience.
  4. Communicate With You – Send updates, newsletters, and important account notifications.
  5. Comply With Legal Requirements – Fulfill obligations under applicable laws and regulations.

Use of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to:

  • Keep you logged in between visits.
  • Understand how you interact with our content.
  • Deliver relevant marketing and promotional messages.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note, disabling cookies may affect your site experience.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. While no system can be 100% secure, we actively monitor and improve our safeguards.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Request corrections or deletion.
  • Opt out of certain data uses, including marketing.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 contact@whythesematter.com