Privacy Policy – LegalMatters
Last updated: 11/01/2026
LegalMatters (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected and processed through the LegalMatters website and the LegalMatters mobile application (the “App”).
1. Who we are
LegalMatters is a podcast and media platform focusing on legal, political and social issues.
For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), LegalMatters is the data controller.
Contact email: info@legalmatters.online
2. Personal data we collect
We collect only limited personal data, as follows:
(a) App usage data (analytics)
When you use the App, we collect anonymised usage data through Firebase Analytics, including:
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App interactions (e.g. episode play, downloads)
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Device type and operating system
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App version and performance data
This data does not directly identify you.
(b) Push notification data
If you opt in to receive notifications, we process:
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A push notification token generated by your device
(c) Subscription data (optional)
If you choose to subscribe, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
Subscription is entirely optional. You can use the App without providing this information.
(d) Third-party platforms
The App embeds or links to third-party platforms such as YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. These platforms may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
3. Purposes of processing
We process personal data only to:
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Operate and improve the App and podcast
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Analyse app usage and performance
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Send notifications you have opted into
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Communicate with subscribers who have provided their email address
4. Legal basis
Processing is based on:
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Legitimate interests (analytics and app functionality)
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Consent (push notifications and subscriptions)
You may withdraw consent at any time.
5. Data retention
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Analytics data is retained in anonymised form.
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Subscription data (name/email) is retained only for as long as the subscription remains active or until deletion is requested.
6. Data sharing
We do not sell or rent personal data.
Data may be processed by trusted service providers, including:
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Google Firebase (analytics and notifications)
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Apple and Google (app distribution)
All processing is subject to appropriate safeguards.
7. International transfers
Where data is processed outside the European Union, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with GDPR.
8. Your rights
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Object to or restrict processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with the Cyprus Commissioner for Personal Data Protection
Requests can be made at: info@legalmatters.online
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data.
10. Changes
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.