Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being fully transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information as an investigative media outlet.
Introduction
irevs.co ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes our data collection and processing practices for www.irevs.co and our services.
Consent
By using our website or submitting information through our services, you expressly consent to the processing and use of your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.What Information We Collect
Personal Information means any data that personally identifies you, including: name, email address, phone number, physical address, company or organization name, and other non-public information associated with you.
Information you provide voluntarily
- Newsletter Subscriptions - We collect email addresses to send our Instant Reviews newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time.
- Contact Forms & Email Inquiries - When you contact us at infos@irevs.co or use our contact forms, we collect any information contained in your message, including attachments.
- News Tips & Whistleblower Submissions - As an investigative media outlet, we take additional precautions to protect the identity of confidential sources.
- Comments & User Contributions - When you post content or comments, we collect all information you provide. Publicly visible posts may be seen by other users.
- Surveys & Feedback - Survey responses may be associated with your contact information internally.
Information collected automatically
When you browse without submitting personal information, we automatically gather technical data: IP address, domain name, browser type and version, operating system, date and time of visit, pages visited, time spent, referring URL, and click-through patterns.
What we do NOT collect
iRevs does not collect, process, or control sensitive personal information such as physical or mental health data, political beliefs, genetic information, religious or philosophical beliefs, or sexual orientation.How We Use Your Information
We use personal information for the following purposes. For our direct marketing activities (newsletter), we employ Legitimate Interest as our legal ground for processing data under GDPR.
| Purpose | Description |
|---|---|
| Newsletter Delivery | Send industry updates, investigative reports, and news via email |
| Respond to Inquiries | Answer questions, requests, and contact form submissions |
| Website Operations | Administer, maintain, and improve our Website functionality |
| Security | Protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access |
| Content Verification | Verify identity for reviews, posts, or source authentication |
| Analytics | Understand traffic patterns and improve user experience |
| Legal Compliance | Meet legal obligations and respond to lawful requests |
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Except as stated in this Privacy Policy, iRevs does not disclose or share your personal information with third parties unless one of the following applies:
- You authorise it: You have given us explicit permission to share your data.
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., email providers, hosting, analytics) who work on our behalf and cannot use your data for other purposes.
- Affiliates: Parent companies, subsidiaries, or entities under common control, all bound by this Privacy Policy.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or warrant.
- Protection: To protect our rights, property, or the safety of users and third parties.
Business Transitions
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. The acquiring entity may continue using your information as described in this Privacy Policy.We may share aggregated, anonymised data (no personally identifiable information) with potential advertisers, research firms, or partners.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
Annual review & deletion
We analyse all records annually and delete data that has been untouched, unprocessed, and unreferenced for 5 years. Data subject to "right to be forgotten" requests is deleted promptly.Your Data Protection Rights
GDPREU / EEA Residents
- Access: Request copies of your personal data held by us.
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data at any time.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ('right to be forgotten').
- Restriction: Limit how we process your personal data.
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Object: Object to the processing of your personal data.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing was consent-based.
CCPACalifornia Residents
- Know: What personal information is collected about you.
- Disclosure: Know if personal information is sold or shared (we do not sell data).
- Opt Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information.
- Access: Access specific pieces of personal information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Non-Discrimination: Not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.
How to exercise your rights
To make a Subject Access Request (SAR) or exercise any rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at infos@irevs.co. Only you or an authorised representative may make a verifiable request. You may make an access or portability request twice within a 12-month period.Children's Privacy
iRevs does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18.
Data Security
iRevs works hard to protect information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure. We implement security measures considering the sensitivity of information and the current state of technology.
Encryption
SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
Access Controls
Restricted access on a need-to-know basis
Secure Servers
Industry-standard hosting with security protections
Regular Audits
Periodic security assessments and updates
Employee Training
Staff trained on data protection best practices
International Data Transfers
As a global media outlet, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses where required.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
- •Updated policy posted on this website
- •The 'Last Updated' date is revised
- •For material changes, an email notification is sent to newsletter subscribers
Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you disagree, please discontinue use of our services.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your dealings with iRevs, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer.
Data Protection Officer
For any questions regarding this policy, data access requests, or to exercise your rights under GDPR or CCPA, contact our DPO directly.