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Last Updated: June 30, 2025
Welcome to TIL, a free newsletter provided by GP Media ("we," "us," or "our"), a company based in Germany. These Terms of Service ("Terms") and Privacy Policies govern your use of the TIL newsletter and related services. By subscribing to or accessing the TIL newsletter, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Policies. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms or Policies, you must not subscribe to or use the TIL newsletter.
General Terms of Service (Applicable to all Users)
1. Description of Service
TIL is a free email newsletter that provides short summaries of articles related to technology and science themes. Each summary includes a link to the original source article. Our service is intended for international readers.
2. No Sale of Products or Services
Please note that TIL is a free newsletter. We do not sell any products or services directly to our subscribers. Our operations are financed through advertising displayed within the newsletter.
3. User Obligations
By subscribing to TIL, you agree to:
· Provide accurate and current information (e.g., your email address).
· Use the newsletter for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
· Not misuse the content or links provided in the newsletter for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.
4. Intellectual Property
· Our Content: All summaries, original articles (where applicable), graphics, logos, and other content created by GP Media for the TIL newsletter are the property of GP Media or its content suppliers and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
· Third-Party Content: The TIL newsletter provides summaries and links to third-party articles. The intellectual property rights for these original articles belong to their respective authors and publishers. We provide these links for informational purposes and do not claim ownership of the linked content.
· You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our newsletter, except as generally permitted by the nature of email newsletters (e.g., forwarding to a friend for personal use).
5. Advertising
The TIL newsletter includes advertising content. These advertisements help us finance the newsletter and keep it free for our readers. We strive to ensure that advertisements are relevant and non-intrusive. GP Media is not responsible for the content, products, or services offered by third-party advertisers. Your interactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser.
6. Links to Third-Party Websites
The TIL newsletter contains links to third-party websites (e.g., the original source articles). These links are provided for your convenience only. GP Media has no control over the content of these sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. Your access to and use of such linked websites is solely at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
The TIL newsletter is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. GP Media does not warrant that the newsletter will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the newsletter or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in the newsletter for any purpose.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will GP Media, its affiliates, or their licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, or directors be liable for damages of any kind, under any legal theory, arising out of or in connection with your use, or inability to use, the TIL newsletter, including any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to, personal injury, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of revenue, loss of profits, loss of business or anticipated savings, loss of use, loss of goodwill, loss of data, whether caused by tort (including negligence), breach of contract, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.
9. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the TIL newsletter immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the newsletter will immediately cease.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Germany, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or the newsletter shall be exclusively brought in the courts located in Germany.
11. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our newsletter after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
GP Media [[email protected]]
General Privacy Policy (Applicable to all Users)
GP Media ("we," "us," or "our"), based in Germany, operates the free "TIL" newsletter. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information when you subscribe to and interact with our newsletter. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable international privacy laws.
1. Data Controller / Data Fiduciary
The data controller (or data fiduciary, as applicable) responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
GP Media [[email protected]]
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
· Email Address: When you subscribe to the TIL newsletter, we collect your email address. This is essential for delivering the newsletter to you.
· Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our newsletter, such as open rates, click-through rates on links, and the device or email client you use. This data helps us understand reader engagement and improve the newsletter's content and delivery. This data is typically collected by our newsletter platform, Beehiiv.
· No Sensitive Personal Data: We do not intentionally collect any sensitive personal data (e.g., data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, health data, genetic data, biometric data, sexual orientation).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
· To Deliver the Newsletter: Your email address is used solely to send you the TIL newsletter.
· To Improve Our Service: Usage data helps us analyze subscriber engagement, understand content preferences, and optimize the newsletter's performance and content.
· For Advertising Purposes: We use aggregated and anonymized usage data to understand general audience demographics and interests to display relevant advertisements within the newsletter. We do not sell your email address or any personally identifiable information to advertisers or any other third parties.
We share your information only in limited circumstances:
· Service Providers: We use third-party service providers to help us operate our newsletter. This includes Beehiiv, our newsletter platform, which processes your email address and usage data on our behalf to deliver the newsletter. These service providers are contractually bound to protect your data and only use it for the purposes we specify.
· Advertising Partners: We may work with advertising partners to display ads in our newsletter. These partners may use non-personally identifiable information (e.g., aggregated usage data) to serve relevant ads. Your email address is never shared with these partners.
· Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency request).
· Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred as part of the business assets. We will notify you before your personal data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
· No Sale of Personal Data: We explicitly state that we do not sell your email address or any other personal data to third parties.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal data (primarily your email address and associated usage data) for as long as you are subscribed to the TIL newsletter. If you unsubscribe, we will delete your email address and associated personal data from our active mailing lists within a reasonable period, typically within 30 days, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. International Data Transfers
As GP Media is based in Germany and our newsletter platform (Beehiiv) and audience are located globally, your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in other countries, including the United States. We ensure that any such transfers comply with GDPR requirements, typically by relying on standard contractual clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or other appropriate safeguards. By subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge and agree to the transfer of your personal information to these locations.
7. Security of Your Information
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Children's Privacy
Our newsletter is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
GP Media [[email protected]]
Region-Specific Data Protection Rights and Considerations
This section outlines additional rights and considerations based on your geographic location. Where there is an overlap with the General Privacy Policy, these specific provisions supersede or complement the general ones.
For European Union (EU) Users (under GDPR)
In addition to the general rights, as GP Media is based in Germany, we adhere to the principles of the GDPR, which grants you certain rights regarding your personal data:
· Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
· Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
· Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR - "Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
· Right to Restriction of Processing (Art. 18 GDPR): You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
· Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR): You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
· Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR): You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
· Right to Withdraw Consent (Art. 7(3) GDPR): If our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
· Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77 GDPR): You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, particularly in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement, if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes GDPR.
For USA Users (General)
Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights under US state privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA for California residents, VCDPA for Virginia residents, CPA for Colorado residents, etc.). These rights may include:
· Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
· Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
· Right to Erasure / Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
· Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
· Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
· Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
· Right to Withdraw Consent: If our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
· Right to Opt-Out of the Sale/Sharing of Personal Information: While we do not sell your personal data, some state laws grant you the right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
For California Users (under CCPA/CPRA)
In addition to the general rights, for California users, you have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA:
· Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose to you the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which we collected it, the purposes for collecting it, the categories of third parties with whom we share it, and the categories of personal information that we have disclosed for a business purpose.
· Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
· Right to Correct Inaccurate Personal Information: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
· Right to Opt-Out of the Sale or Sharing of Personal Information: You have the right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information (as these terms are defined by the CCPA/CPRA). Please note that we do not sell your email address or any other personal data. We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable usage data with advertising partners for targeted advertising, but this does not constitute a "sale" of personal information under CCPA/CPRA.
· Right to Limit Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by CCPA/CPRA.
· Right to Non-Retaliation: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for the exercise of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
· Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes GDPR or CCPA/CPRA.
For Canadian Users (under PIPEDA)
In addition to the general rights, for Canadian users, we comply with PIPEDA principles, offering:
· Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
· Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
· Right to Erasure / Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions, and you may withdraw your consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
· Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
· Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
· Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
· Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes applicable privacy laws.
· International Data Transfers for Canadian Users: By subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge and agree to the transfer of your personal information outside of Canada.
General Terms of Service (Applicable to all Users in the UK)
Service Description: TIL is a free email newsletter providing summaries and links to technology and science articles. It's for international readers.
No Sales: TIL is free and supported by advertising. We don't sell products or services directly.
User Responsibilities: By subscribing, you agree to provide accurate information, use the newsletter for personal, non-commercial purposes, and not misuse its content or links.
Intellectual Property: Our content is GP Media's property. Third-party content linked in the newsletter belongs to its original creators. You may not reproduce our content beyond standard newsletter sharing.
Advertising: The newsletter includes ads that help us operate. We aren't responsible for third-party advertisers' content or offerings.
Third-Party Links: Links to external websites are for your convenience. We don't control or accept responsibility for their content or your use of them.
No Warranties: TIL is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind. We don't guarantee it will be error-free or free of harmful components.
Liability Limitation: To the fullest extent permitted by law, GP Media isn't liable for any damages arising from your use or inability to use TIL, except for liability that cannot be excluded or limited under UK law (e.g., for death or personal injury caused by our negligence).
Termination: We can terminate your access immediately if you breach these Terms.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction: These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be heard in the courts of England and Wales.
Changes to Terms: We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be notified 30 days in advance. Continued use means you accept the revised terms.
Contact: Questions? Reach us at GP Media [[email protected]].
Privacy Policy for United Kingdom
General Privacy Policy (Applicable to all Users in the UK)
GP Media, based in Germany, operates the free "TIL" newsletter. This policy explains how we handle your data, complying with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Last Updated: July 16, 2025
Data Controller: GP Media [[email protected]m]
Information We Collect: We collect your email address for newsletter delivery and usage data (e.g., open rates, clicks) via Beehiiv to improve our service. We do not collect sensitive personal data.
How We Use Your Information (Legal Basis):
Deliver Newsletter: Your email is used to send the newsletter (contractual necessity).
Improve Service: Usage data helps us enhance content and performance (legitimate interests).
Advertising: Aggregated, anonymised usage data helps display relevant ads to fund the newsletter (legitimate interests). We do not sell your email address or personal data to advertisers.
How We Share Information: We share data with service providers (like Beehiiv) who process data on our behalf and are bound by data protection agreements. We may share anonymised data with advertising partners. We may disclose information if legally required or during business transfers. We do not sell your personal data.
Data Retention: We keep your data as long as you're subscribed. If you unsubscribe, your data is deleted within 30 days, unless longer retention is legally required.
International Data Transfers: As we're in Germany and use global services, your data may be transferred outside the UK (e.g., to the US). We ensure these transfers comply with UK GDPR, typically using International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) or other approved safeguards. By subscribing, you agree to these transfers.
Data Security: We implement measures to protect your data, but no online transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Your UK Data Protection Rights: Under UK GDPR, you have rights including:
Right to be informed
Right of access to your data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure (to be forgotten)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing (e.g., for direct marketing)
Right to complain to the ICO (www.ico.org.uk)
Contact us to exercise these rights.
Children's Privacy: Our newsletter is not for those under 16. We don't knowingly collect data from children under 16 without parental consent.
Policy Changes: We may update this policy. We'll post changes here with a new "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us: For questions, email GP Media [[email protected]].
For Indian Users (under DPDP Act, 2023)
In addition to the general rights, for Indian users, you have specific rights under the DPDP Act, 2023:
· Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
· Right to Correction and Erasure: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data and to request its erasure under certain conditions.
· Right to Grievance Redressal: You have the right to grievance redressal for any act or omission of the Data Fiduciary regarding the exercise of your rights.
· Right to Nominate: You have the right to nominate any other person who shall, in the event of your death or incapacity, exercise your rights.
· Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
· Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another fiduciary.
· Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
· Right to Withdraw Consent: If our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
· Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India if you believe that the processing of your personal data infringes applicable privacy laws.
· International Data Transfers for Indian Users: By subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge and agree to the transfer of your personal information to these locations.