ESG News provides premium news, insight, and analysis to a growing audience of global decision-makers. We hold true to our values of integrity, authority, and independence. Central to this mission is our commitment to upholding the highest standards of data protection for our customers.This Privacy Policy applies to all websites and web applications that link to this policy and are published by ESG News (“Sites”).

This policy was reviewed on 03/11/2021 and last updated on 03/11/2021.Any changes we may make to this privacy policy will be posted on this page. If changes are significant, we may choose to notify you by email or to clearly indicate on our home page that the policy has been updated.

Amendments: If you wish to amend any personal information we hold or update your marketing preferences, you can do so at any time through your account.

Queries: If you have any questions regarding our use of your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
1. Information We CollectThis section details the information we may collect about you. We explain why and how we use it in later sections.Account InformationIf you create an account or enquire about our products/services, we will ask for:

• Basic personal details: Name, title, and date of birth.
• Personal contact details: Home address, delivery address, phone numbers, and email address.
• Work details: Job title, department, company name/address, work email, and office phone.
• Education details: Student status, graduation year, and institution name (for educational subscriptions).
• Login & Payment details: Usernames, passwords, bank account, and payment card information.

Additional InformationOn occasion, we may ask you to voluntarily provide:

• Opinions on our products and services.
• Preferences regarding newsletters or specific ESG News topics.
• Investment details (if using our portfolio tools).
• Career details and CVs (if using recruitment pages).
• Dietary or accessibility requirements for ESG News events.

Information from Partners and Public SourcesWe may collect information from partners or public sources to better understand our audience. This includes contact details for potential speakers or information for professional directories (e.g., MandateWire).Information Obtained via CookiesWe use cookies and analytics tools to improve site performance and enhance user experience. Examples include:

• Location: Displaying the version of the site most relevant to your region.
• Usage: Recording site movements (scrolling, clicks) to identify usability issues.
• Device: Identifying your device type to optimize the site display.
• Engagement: Tracking ad interactions for billing and relevance.

2. Lawful Basis for ProcessingWe only process personal information where a lawful basis exists:

• User Consent: Where you have given explicit permission for a specific purpose.
• Legitimate Business Purposes: To protect our business interests (e.g., identifying copyright infringement).
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill our obligations to you (e.g., delivering a subscription).
• Legal Obligation: To comply with the law (e.g., financial record-keeping).
• Journalism Exemption: We may rely on relevant exemptions under the GDPR for journalistic purposes.

3. How We Use Your Personal InformationWe collect and use your data for the following primary reasons:

1. To provide our service: Delivering content, digital access, and customer care.
2. To improve performance: Using research, surveys, and site data to test new features.
3. To bill customers: Securely processing payments and preventing fraud.
4. To monitor compliance: Ensuring users adhere to our Terms of Use and copyright policies.
5. To personalize products: Recommending articles and emails based on your interests.
6. To communicate offers: Notifying you of ESG News promotions and exclusive events.
7. For advertising: Supporting our journalism by delivering relevant, personalized ads.
8. Recruitment: Facilitating job applications made via our Sites.
9. To build directories: Creating business insight databases (with removal options).
10. To administer prizes: Running competitions and delivering rewards.

4. Who We Share Your Personal Information WithWe disclose information to facilitate business operations or fulfill requests:

• Service Providers: Hosts, fulfillment providers, marketing agencies, and event organizers.
• Advertisers: Sharing cookie data to serve relevant ads (see Cookie Policy).
• Institutional Customers: Reporting activity to group subscription administrators (high-level only).
• Recruiters: Forwarding job applications to relevant employers.
• Social Media: For login functionality or targeted audience creation.
• Legal Processes: To comply with court orders or valid legal requests.

5. Data RetentionWe retain your information for as long as your account is active. If you become inactive, we may obfuscate or delete your data unless a statutory requirement exists.Retention ScheduleCategory of DataExampleRetention PeriodJustificationBilling InformationMasked payment details7 YearsRegulatory accounting recordsBusiness IntelligenceWeb activity logs36 MonthsPerformance & personalizationCommentsArticle commentsLife of the articleReader engagementCustomer CareNon-delivery complaints7 YearsCase history/supportCommunicationRenewal emails7 YearsRecord of correspondenceEvent RegistrationSign-up info13–36 MonthsEvent administrationMarket ResearchSurvey responses13 MonthsResearch integritySubscription InfoAccount details7 Years post-subContractual fulfillment6. Security and Global TransfersWe employ technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data. As a global business, your information may be processed outside the EEA. We utilize EU standard contractual clauses to ensure data protection across borders.7. Your RightsUnder data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Object to direct marketing.
• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request deletion of your personal data.
• Request rectification of inaccurate information.

8. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)California residents have the right to opt-out of the “sale” of their personal information (which includes sharing data with advertising partners).

• Opt-Out: Use the “Do Not Sell My Info” link in our footer or email [email protected].

9. Changes to this PolicyThis policy was last updated on March 11, 2021. Significant changes will be notified via email or a prominent notice on our homepage.© 2026 ESG News. All rights reserved.

More InformationFor more information on how we use your personal information and who we share your personal information with, please see our Privacy Policy above or contact [email protected] to this Privacy Policy