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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 8 August 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how GJTalks (“GJTalks”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, shares and protects your personal information when you visit gjtalks.com (the “Site”) and use our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Who we are

GJTalks is a UK-based online publication providing news, articles, commentary, stock briefs and related content. For the purposes of data protection law, GJTalks is the “data controller” of the personal information you provide through the Site. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us using the details in the “Contact us” section below.

2. Information we collect

We collect the following categories of information:

  • Account information. When you register for an account, we collect your name and email address. If you sign in using a third-party provider (Google, Facebook or LinkedIn), we receive your name and email address from that provider.
  • Content you submit. Comments, contact-form messages, and any other content you post or send to us, together with the email address and name associated with it.
  • Payment information. If you purchase a product, subscription or pay-as-you-go service, payments are handled by our third-party payment processor. We do not store your full card details on our servers.
  • Usage and device data. Information collected automatically when you use the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring pages, and the dates and times of your visits.
  • Cookies and similar technologies. Information stored on your device as described in the “Cookies” section below.

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Create and manage your account and authenticate your sign-in;
  • Display and moderate comments and respond to your enquiries;
  • Provide, operate, maintain and improve the Site and our services;
  • Process purchases and provide the products or services you request;
  • Understand how the Site is used through analytics, and to measure and improve our content;
  • Display advertising and understand its performance;
  • Detect, prevent and address fraud, abuse, security issues and technical problems;
  • Comply with our legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Legal bases for processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases: consent (for example, for non-essential cookies and marketing), performance of a contract (to provide services you request), legitimate interests (to operate, secure and improve the Site), and legal obligation (where we are required to process data by law). You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, understand how the Site is used, and support advertising. Cookies fall into these broad categories:

  • Essential cookies — required for the Site to function, including authentication and security.
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand usage (see “Analytics” below).
  • Advertising cookies — used by advertising partners to serve and measure ads.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how the Site works.

6. Analytics

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, pages visited and time spent on the Site, and sets cookies for this purpose. This information is processed by Google in accordance with its own privacy policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to the Site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies at aboutads.info.

8. Third-party services

We share limited information with trusted third parties that help us operate the Site, including:

  • Authentication providers — Google, Facebook and LinkedIn (for social sign-in);
  • Analytics — Google Analytics;
  • Advertising — Google AdSense;
  • Payment processing — our payment provider(s) for purchases and subscriptions;
  • Email delivery — for transactional and account emails;
  • Hosting and infrastructure — providers that host the Site and store data.

These providers process data on our behalf or as independent controllers under their own privacy policies. We do not sell your personal information.

9. How we share information

We may share your information: with service providers as described above; to comply with legal obligations, court orders or lawful requests; to protect our rights, property or safety, or that of others; and in connection with a business transfer, merger or acquisition. Comments you post are visible publicly along with the name you choose to display.

10. Data retention

We keep personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and for legitimate business or legal purposes. Account information is retained while your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data as described below, subject to any records we are required to keep by law.

11. Your rights

Under UK data protection law you have the right to: access your personal data; request correction of inaccurate data; request erasure; restrict or object to processing; data portability; and withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

12. Data security

We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. International transfers

Some of our service providers may process data outside the UK. Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take steps to ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, such as adequacy regulations or standard contractual clauses.

14. Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

15. Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

16. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us via our Contact page or by email at admin@gjtalks.com.