Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 24, 2025
Last Updated: September 24, 2025

At NewsPhone.org (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our website, services, and features (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Personal Information

  • Name, email address, phone number, or any information you provide when subscribing to newsletters, filling forms, or contacting us.

b) Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time and date of visits, and general analytics data.

c) Cookies & Tracking Technologies

  • Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and serve personalized ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected data for:

  • Providing, maintaining, and improving our Services.
  • Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional offers (with your consent).
  • Understanding user preferences and improving content.
  • Serving relevant advertisements through third-party partners (e.g., Google AdSense).
  • Analyzing traffic using tools like Google Analytics.
  • Preventing fraud, spam, or abuse of our Services.
  • Complying with legal requirements.

3. Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies for:

  • Essential site functionality.
  • Analytics (Google Analytics).
  • Advertising (Google AdSense and partners).

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.

For more details, see:

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Data

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data in limited situations:

  • With service providers (analytics, hosting, email delivery, advertising partners).
  • To comply with legal obligations, court orders, or government requests.
  • To protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure safety.
  • During mergers, acquisitions, or transfer of assets (data may be part of business assets).

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • For as long as you have an active account or subscription.
  • To comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, regulatory).
  • For resolving disputes and enforcing agreements.

After that, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

6. International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party providers may process and store your data outside your country of residence. We take appropriate safeguards to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses).

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access & Portability: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion (Right to be Forgotten): Ask us to delete your data.
  • Restriction: Limit the way we process your data.
  • Objection: Opt out of marketing and certain processing activities.
  • Withdraw Consent: Stop us from processing data where consent was given.
  • Opt-Out of Sale (CCPA/CPRA): California residents may request not to have their data sold or shared.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it immediately.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers with encryption.
  • Limited access to personal data by authorized staff only.
  • Regular review of security practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites (e.g., advertisers, affiliates). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their policies before sharing any information.

11. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling

If we use automated tools (e.g., personalized ads), they may profile your browsing behavior to provide relevant content or ads. You may opt out by adjusting your cookie preferences or contacting us.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the latest changes. Continued use of our Services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

NewsPhone.org
📧 [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://newsphone.org