Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 30, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Digital Wise (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit thedigitalwise.com (the “Site”) and use our services, including our newsletter. We are committed to handling your data responsibly and in line with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Who we are

The Digital Wise is an independent daily news publication covering movies, web series, and sports. For the purposes of GDPR, we act as the data controller for personal information processed through the Site. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at privacy@thedigitalwise.com.

Data we collect

We collect two broad categories of information:

• Information you provide: when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, send a tip, submit a pitch, or otherwise communicate with us, we collect the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
• Information collected automatically: when you visit the Site, we and our service providers automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type and settings, device information, referring pages, the pages you view, and the dates and times of your visits. This is collected through cookies, log files, and similar technologies, including analytics.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our content.
• Send The Wise Brief and other communications you have requested.
• Respond to your enquiries, tips, corrections, and pitches.
• Understand how our audience uses the Site through aggregated analytics.
• Display and measure advertising where applicable.
• Protect the security and integrity of the Site and comply with our legal obligations.

Where GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases: your consent (for example, for the newsletter and certain cookies), our legitimate interests in operating and improving an independent publication, and compliance with legal obligations.

Cookies and analytics (GA4)

We use cookies and similar technologies to run the Site, remember preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our content in aggregate. These tools may set cookies and process technical identifiers such as your IP address. For full details and your choices, please read our Cookie Policy, where you can also learn how to manage or disable cookies.

How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in limited circumstances:

• Service providers: trusted third parties who help us operate the Site, such as hosting, email delivery, analytics, and advertising partners, who process data on our behalf under appropriate agreements.
• Legal and safety reasons: where required by law, to respond to lawful requests, or to protect our rights, users, and the public.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this policy.

For the purposes of the CCPA, we do not “sell” or “share” your personal information for cross-context behavioural advertising in exchange for money.

Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, including to provide our services, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. Aggregated and anonymised analytics data may be kept for longer as it no longer identifies you.

Your rights

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, to request correction or deletion, to receive your data in a portable format, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use and disclose it, the right to request deletion of your personal information, the right to correct inaccurate information, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights. Because we do not sell personal information, no opt-out of sale is required, but you may still contact us to exercise your rights.

To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@thedigitalwise.com. We will verify your request and respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Children’s privacy

The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Significant changes may be highlighted on the Site. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact us

For any privacy questions or to exercise your rights, contact our privacy team at privacy@thedigitalwise.com.