Last updated: 18 Oct 2025 (UTC)
Who we are
Recon News (“we”, “us”). Contact: privacy@recon.news.
Operating location: Colombia.
What we collect
- Membership & newsletter: email, name (optional).
- Site usage: IP address, device/approx. location, pages viewed (standard logs/analytics).
- Tips & submissions: any files/info you send (may include metadata).
- Payments (if enabled): handled by our payment provider; we don’t see full card data.
Why we collect (lawful bases)
- Provide the site and newsletters you request (consent/contract).
- Security, spam/abuse prevention, analytics, and improving coverage (legitimate interests).
- Legal compliance (e.g., takedowns, fraud).
Cookies
Essential cookies (login/portal) and basic analytics cookies. You can block cookies; essential features may break.
Retention
- Member/email records: until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Server logs: ~90 days (security).
- Tips: as long as needed for reporting and public-interest archiving.
Sharing & processors
We use service providers (hosting, CDN, email, analytics, payments) under contract. Typical providers include Ghost(Pro), Cloudflare, an email/newsletter service, a payment processor, and basic analytics. We’ll update this list as needed.
International transfers
Data may be processed outside Colombia. We use providers with appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual clauses or equivalent).
Your rights (Habeas Data / ARCO)
Under Colombian Habeas Data and similar laws you may:
- Access your personal data we hold.
- Rectify/update inaccurate data.
- Delete data when appropriate.
- Object or revoke consent to processing in certain cases.
You can also complain to Colombia’s data authority, the Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC), if we can’t resolve your issue.
We also honor applicable rights in other regions (e.g., EEA/UK, California).
Security
HTTPS, access controls, least-privilege accounts. No method is perfect; share sensitive tips carefully (see Tips page).
Children
Not directed to children under 16. Do not submit children’s data.
Changes
We’ll update this page and note the new date. Material changes will be highlighted.
Contact
Privacy: privacy@recon.news • Corrections/legal: corrections@recon.news