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The Economist is a weekly digital and printed newspaper founded in 1843.
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1843 |
| Legal Structure | Private |
| Industry | Newspapers |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://www.economist.com/ |
Consumer-impact summary
User Privacy: data from all website visitors is collected and shared with no possibility to opt out.
User Freedom: users can sign up for a subscribtion through the website but can only cancel it by calling customer support.
Incidents
Data collection and sharing
Users that open the main webpage, economist.com, are immediately stopped by a pop-up that says:
We value your privacy. By continuing, you agree to our terms of use and our privacy policy. Manage your cookies.
When clicking on "Manage your cookies", users must opt out of The Economist selling and sharing user information to third party marketers.
You can ask us not to share your data with our partners by toggling ON below. Please note that even if you choose not to share your data, we may still share certain information with our trusted partners where it is essential to run our services.
The Economist does not specify which kinds of information are "essential to run our services".
Difficult cancellation process
Signing up for a subscription is really easy and can be done through the website,[1] but canceling, on the other hand, is only possible by calling customer support.[2] Subscription made through App Store and Google Play Store can be easily canceled through Apple ID or the Play Store app, while website ones online offer a "manage your account" page without a cancel button.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Your clearest view yet". The Economist. Retrieved 16 Aug 2025.
- ↑ @hyperxenophiliac. "Want to cancel a subscription to The Economist? Have to chat to a service rep, you are #15 in line". Retrieved 16 Aug 2025 – via Reddit.
- ↑ "How do I cancel my subscription?". The Economist. Retrieved 16 Aug 2025.