Privacy Policy

We may collect the following types of information when you use Embargo:

• Account Information: Email address, name, and organization (if applicable).
• Authentication Data: Information used to manage secure login and sessions.
• Reporter Information: Contact details and engagement actions related to embargoed press releases.
• Usage Information: Data about how you interact with the platform, including access logs, IP addresses, and browser/device metadata.

We use collected information to:

• Provide and operate the Embargo platform.
• Authenticate users and manage account access.
• Distribute and track embargoed press releases.
• Support customer service, troubleshooting, and platform security.
• Improve and optimize our services.
• Send transactional communications (e.g. login links, system notifications).

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with core functions such as:

• Data storage and hosting
• User authentication
• Email delivery
• Platform analytics and performance monitoring

These providers are contractually obligated to process data only on our behalf and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

We use cookies and similar technologies to manage sessions and ensure secure access to the platform. We may also use internal analytics tools to monitor platform performance and improve user experience. We do not currently use third-party advertising or marketing cookies.

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption in transit via HTTPS
• Secure handling of authentication credentials
• Access controls and permission management

We retain your information as long as necessary to provide the service and fulfill legal or contractual obligations. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at hello@embargo.news. In some cases, we may retain limited data for security, compliance, or backup purposes.

You may permanently delete your account by navigating to your account settings and clicking "Delete Account".

Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws to:

• Access a copy of your personal information
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent for future processing

To exercise any of these rights, please email hello@embargo.news.

Embargo is intended for professional users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of data collected from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

If you access Embargo from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where our infrastructure and service providers operate. By using our service, you consent to such transfers in accordance with this policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If changes are material, we will notify users via email or in-app messaging. Your continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.