The Energy Brief ("we", "us", "our") operates the website theenergybrief.net (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information we collect
We collect two broad categories of information:
- Information you provide. When you contact us, subscribe, or submit a form, we collect the name, email address, and message contents you share.
- Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we collect standard log data — IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, and pages visited — plus cookie identifiers used for analytics and advertising.
2. How we use your information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- To measure audience engagement and editorial performance.
- To serve advertising relevant to readers and to detect fraud and abuse.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (pixels, local storage) to remember your preferences, measure traffic, and deliver advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings and through the consent banner shown on your first visit.
4. Advertising and Google AdSense
The Site uses third-party advertising, including Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other sites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info.
5. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand aggregate site usage. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming here. We use this information solely to improve the Site.
6. Third-party services
Some content (videos, social embeds, comments) may be served by third parties who set their own cookies. We do not control these third-party services and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
7. Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, email info@theenergybrief.net.
8. Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
9. Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date above.
11. Contact us
Questions about this policy? Email info@theenergybrief.net.