Privacy policy

Last updated: October 30, 2026

ttj is a publication owned and operated by TelosTravel Inc. (“telos,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit ttj.pub (the “Site”), subscribe to our newsletter, send us a pitch or contribution, or otherwise interact with us (together, the “Services”).

By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with it, please do not use the Services.

Information we collect

We collect information you give us directly, information collected automatically when you use the Services, and information from other sources.

Information you give us

  • Newsletter subscriptions. Your email address, and any optional details you choose to provide, such as your name or reading preferences.
  • Pitches and submissions. Your name, email address, professional title and affiliation, bio, links to your work or professional profiles, the content of your pitch or draft, and anything else you choose to include.
  • Correspondence. When you email or otherwise contact us, the contents of your message and your contact details.
  • Interviews and contributions. If you are interviewed by ttj or contribute to it, the information you provide for publication, such as your name, title, photograph, biography, and quotes, as agreed with you.
  • Promotions. If you take part in a promotion we run, the information needed to administer it, such as a mailing address for shipping.

Information collected automatically

  • Device and usage information. Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, referring website, pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visits.
  • Approximate location. A general location, such as city or region, inferred from your IP address.
  • Email engagement. Whether you open our emails and which links you click, collected through small pixels and tracked links in our newsletter.
  • Cookies and similar technologies. See “Cookies and similar technologies” below.

Information from other sources

  • Service providers that host the Site, provide analytics, or send our email, which provide us with statistics about visits and engagement.
  • Publicly available sources, such as published articles and professional profiles, when we research a story, an interview subject, or a contributor.
  • People who refer or introduce you to us, such as a colleague who suggests you as a contributor.

How we use information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Services.
  • Send you the newsletter and other communications you have asked for.
  • Review and respond to pitches, coordinate editorial work, and publish contributions with your permission.
  • Respond to your questions, requests, and feedback.
  • Understand how readers use the Site, measure the reach of our journalism, and improve our content.
  • Administer promotions.
  • Protect the security and integrity of the Services and prevent fraud, spam, and abuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Use, and protect our rights and the rights of others.
  • Carry out any other purpose we describe to you when we collect the information, or with your consent.

We do not sell personal information, and we do not use or disclose it for targeted advertising (also called cross-context behavioral advertising).

How we share information

We share personal information only as described below:

  • Service providers. Companies that perform services on our behalf, under contracts that limit how they can use the information. These include our website host (WordPress.com, operated by Automattic Inc.), our analytics provider (Google Analytics, operated by Google LLC), our email service (Kit), and the file storage and workspace tools we use to manage editorial work (Google Workspace and Notion).
  • Within telos. ttj is owned by telos. Personal information may be available to telos staff who support ttj’s operations, and is handled consistently with this policy. How we keep editorial decisions independent is explained on our independence page (/independence/).
  • Publication. Information you agree to have published, such as your byline, bio, or quotes, will be visible to the public.
  • Legal requirements and protection. When we believe disclosure is required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of ttj, telos, our readers, or others.
  • Business transfers. In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of all or part of our business, in which case personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • With your consent. In any other situation where you have agreed to the disclosure.

Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We and our service providers use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential. To make the Site work, keep it secure, and remember basic settings.
  • Analytics. To count visits and understand which content readers find useful. We use the statistics tools built into WordPress.com and Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as the pages you visit, how long you stay, and the site that referred you, and reports it to us as aggregated statistics. You can learn how Google uses this information at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, and you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Email. To understand whether our newsletter is delivered and opened, and which links readers click.

We do not use advertising cookies or allow advertising networks to track visitors on the Site.

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. If you block essential cookies, some parts of the Site may not work properly. There is no common industry standard for “Do Not Track” browser signals, so the Site does not respond to them. We do honor Global Privacy Control signals, as described on our Do Not Sell or Share page (/do-not-sell/).

Email communications

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us. We will process your request promptly. Even after you unsubscribe, we may still send you messages related to a pitch, contribution, or request you have made.

How long we keep information

We keep personal information only as long as we need it for the purposes described in this policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. In general:

  • Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe. We may keep a minimal record of your email address afterward so that we honor your request not to be emailed.
  • Pitches, submissions, and correspondence: for up to two years after our last contact with you, unless the material becomes part of a published piece.
  • Published content: as part of our archive, for as long as the piece remains published.

How we protect information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. No method of transmission over the internet or of electronic storage is completely secure, however, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your rights and choices

Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights:

  • Access. To ask what personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy.
  • Correction. To ask us to correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Deletion. To ask us to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Portability. To receive your information in a structured, commonly used format.
  • Opt out. To opt out of marketing emails, and of the sale or sharing of personal information or its use for targeted advertising (which we do not do).

To exercise any of these rights, email editorsdesk@ttj.pub with “Privacy request” in the subject line. We may need to verify your identity before we respond, and we will respond within 30 days or within the time required by applicable law. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

US state privacy rights

Residents of California and other states with comprehensive privacy laws (including Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, Texas, and Oregon) may have the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use and disclose it; to access, correct, and delete it; to opt out of its sale, sharing, or use for targeted advertising; to limit the use of sensitive personal information; and to appeal our decision on a request.

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information: identifiers (such as name, email address, and IP address); professional information (such as job title, employer, and bio); internet or other electronic network activity (such as pages viewed and email engagement); approximate geolocation; and the contents of communications you send us. We collect this information from the sources and use it for the purposes described above, and we disclose it for business purposes to the service providers listed above. We do not sell or share personal information, and we do not use sensitive personal information to infer characteristics about you.

You may use an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We may ask the agent for proof of your written permission and ask you to verify your identity directly. If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision with “Appeal” in the subject line, and we will respond within the time required by law.

Visitors outside the United States

The Services are operated from the United States, and your information will be processed and stored in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, for transfers of personal information.

If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal information on the following legal bases: your consent (for example, to send you the newsletter); to take steps at your request or perform a contract with you (for example, to work with you on a contribution); our legitimate interests in operating, improving, and securing the Services and responding to you; and compliance with legal obligations. In addition to the rights above, you may object to or ask us to restrict our processing, withdraw your consent at any time, and lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Children’s privacy

The Services are intended for professionals and are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Third-party links and embedded content

The Site contains links to other websites and may include embedded content, such as videos or social media posts, from other services. Those services may collect information about you as if you visited them directly. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites or services, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top. If we make material changes, we will provide notice on the Site or by email before the changes take effect.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at:

TelosTravel Inc.

Attn: ttj Privacy

200 Southdale Center, Suite 165, Edina, MN 55435

editorsdesk@ttj.pub