Last updated 8 November 2026.
Who is responsible
Crossbencher Media Ltd is the data controller. For privacy questions, access requests or deletion requests, email privacy@crossbencher.co.uk.
Accounts
We keep the email address, display name and security records needed to operate your account. Passwords are stored only as secure hashes. We use this information to provide the account you asked for. You do not need an account to read the site or make a donation.
Donations and payment records
Stripe handles payments; Crossbencher does not receive or store your card number. We keep the email address, amount, date, payment status and payment reference needed to record donations, answer payment questions and meet accounting obligations. Earlier subscription records are retained where needed for those same purposes.
Participation
If you complete the four-line assessment while signed in, we store your answers and line positions. If you vote on a debate Bench, we store the vote and a snapshot of those positions so the published breakdown remains accurate. Signed-in game scores and streaks may also be recorded. We use this information only to provide those features and aggregate results.
Email choices
Creating an account or making a donation does not add you to a marketing list. Any earlier mailing-list consent remains separate from your account and payment records.
Cookies and measurement
Strictly necessary cookies keep readers and operators signed in. We use cookieless, aggregate traffic measurement to understand which pages are used. We do not sell personal data, run behavioural advertising or let advertisers build profiles of readers.
Retention and your rights
Account and participation data is kept while the account is active and for the limited period needed for legal, security and accounting obligations. You can ask for a copy, correction, restriction or deletion of your information. We respond within one month. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner's Office.