1. Information We Collect
1.1 Automatically Collected Information
- Website Analytics: We use Umami (a privacy-focused analytics service) to collect anonymous usage statistics including page views, visitor counts, and general geographic location (country level only).
- Technical Information: Your browser type, device type, operating system, and referring website for technical optimization purposes.
- Preferences: Your theme preference (dark/light mode) is stored locally in your browser.
1.2 Information You Provide
- Contact Forms: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to updates, we collect your email address.
- Feedback: Any feedback or suggestions you provide through our contact methods.
1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
- We do not use tracking cookies or persistent identifiers
- We do not collect personal browsing history outside our website
- We do not collect sensitive personal information
- We do not track users across other websites
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Service Provision
- Delivering news content and website functionality
- Personalizing your experience (theme preferences)
- Improving website performance and user experience
2.2 Communication
- Responding to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- Sending newsletters if you've subscribed (with easy unsubscribe)
- Providing customer support
2.3 Website Analytics
- Understanding website usage patterns
- Identifying popular content and features
- Technical optimization and performance monitoring
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
3.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data
NEWS.ONL does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3.2 Service Providers
- Umami Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics service that processes anonymized usage data
- Hosting Services: Our web hosting provider processes data necessary for website delivery
- Email Services: For contact form submissions and newsletters (if applicable)
3.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights and safety.
4. Cookies and Local Storage
4.1 Essential Cookies
We use minimal essential cookies for:
- Theme preference storage (dark/light mode)
- Basic website functionality
- Security and performance optimization
4.2 Analytics
Our analytics service (Umami) does not use traditional tracking cookies and respects Do Not Track signals.
4.3 Third-Party Cookies
We do not allow third-party advertising or tracking cookies on our website.
5. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR)
5.1 Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request information about personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing
5.2 Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our contact page or email us directly. We will respond within 30 days.
5.3 Data Retention
- Contact form data: Retained for 2 years or until you request deletion
- Analytics data: Anonymized and retained for statistical purposes
- Email subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
6. Data Security
6.1 Security Measures
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting infrastructure with regular security updates
- Access controls and authentication for data access
- Regular security monitoring and backups
6.2 Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities within 72 hours as required by GDPR.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside the European Union. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate protection through:
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Standard contractual clauses
- Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms
8. Children's Privacy
NEWS.ONL does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
9. External Links
Our website contains links to external news sources and other websites. This privacy policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Material changes will be highlighted on our website
- We may notify subscribers via email for significant changes
- Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
11. Contact Information
For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer
For GDPR-related inquiries, you can also contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]
Supervisory Authority
If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
