Effective Date: 10-Sep-2024
At OnlyTrusted.news (“we”, “our”, “us”), your privacy is of utmost importance. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the “Site”) and use our services. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information from and about users of our Site, including:
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Personal Information: Identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and any other details you provide when signing up for newsletters, creating accounts, or contacting us.
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Non-Personal Information: Information that does not reveal your specific identity, such as aggregated data about usage patterns, preferences, or anonymous browsing information collected through cookies and tracking technologies.
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Automatically Collected Information: Information collected automatically when you interact with the Site, including IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing behavior.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To provide and improve our services: We use your information to operate and maintain our website, personalize content, and improve user experiences.
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To communicate with you: We may send you newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide updates about our services.
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For analytics: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze trends, track user behavior, and gather demographic information to improve our Site.
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To comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and gather information about how our Site is used. You can control cookie settings in your browser; however, disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the Site.
Types of cookies used include:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the Site’s basic functionality.
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Analytical Cookies: These track user activity on the Site for optimization purposes.
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Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies may be set by third-party services such as analytics providers.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
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Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site and providing services (e.g., analytics services). These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and only use your information as directed by us.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
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Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to the same privacy protections.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following privacy rights:
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Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
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Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
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Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.
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Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. Please note that even if you opt out, we may still send you non-promotional communications.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.