Last updated: October 13, 2026
This policy explains what information Gay Men News (“we”) collects when you use this website, why, and what you can do about it.
What we collect
- Contact form. When you send us a message we receive your name, email address and message, and use them only to read and reply.
- Analytics. We use Google Analytics, through Google Site Kit, to understand which stories people read. It uses cookies and collects information such as pages viewed, approximate location, device and browser. We do not use it to identify you.
- Server logs. Our host records standard technical information (IP address, browser, pages requested) for security and to keep the site running.
Cookies
We use cookies for analytics. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the site still works without them.
Embedded content
Some stories include videos or posts from other sites, such as YouTube, Instagram or X. Those embeds behave as if you visited the other site, and that site may collect data about you under its own privacy policy.
Who we share it with
We do not sell your information. It is shared only with the services that run the site: our web host, Google Analytics, and our email provider for contact messages.
How long we keep it
Contact messages are kept only as long as needed to respond. Analytics data is kept according to Google Analytics retention settings.
Your choices
You can ask us for a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or ask us to delete it, through our contact page. This does not include data we must keep for legal or security reasons.
Changes
If we change this policy we will update the date at the top of this page.