Privacy policy
Last updated: February 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Critical Geography (criticalgeography.com) collects, uses, and protects personal data.
1. Data Controller
Critical Geography is operated by Emil Bjerg, Denmark.
Data controller: Emil Bjerg
Contact: contact@criticalgeography.com
Postal contact: Available upon request
2. Personal Data We Collect
We collect and process personal data in the following contexts:
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website. Google Analytics may process data including IP address, device information, browser characteristics, and usage data.
IP anonymisation is enabled where supported by the service. Analytics data is used in aggregated form for statistical and performance measurement purposes.
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Advertising Data
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to personalise ads and measure advertising performance.
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Email Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we process your email address solely for the purpose of delivering newsletter communications.
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Contact Enquiries
If you contact us, we process your contact details and correspondence to respond to your enquiry.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality, analytics, and advertising.
Non-essential cookies including analytics and advertising cookies are only set after you provide consent via the website’s consent mechanism. You may withdraw consent at any time via your cookie settings.
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party service providers, including:
Google Analytics
Google AdSense
Ghost (publishing platform)
These providers act as data processors or independent controllers depending on the service provided. They process data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process personal data outside the European Union or European Economic Area.
Where such transfers occur, they are carried out using appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
Analytics data: retained in accordance with Google Analytics settings (currently up to 26 months)
Newsletter data: until unsubscribed
Enquiry data: up to 12 months
7. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to processing
Request restriction of processing
Request data portability
You may exercise your rights by contacting us at contact@criticalgeography.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet).
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top indicates the latest revision.