Effective date: September 9, 2025
Applies to: BreakingNewsBlogs.com and related subdomains (the “Site”).
Controller/Publisher: [Company/Publisher], [address], [country] (“we,” “us,” “our”).
Contact: [email protected] (or [privacy email])
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or use the Site. If anything here conflicts with local law, we apply the rules that grant you the stronger protection.
1) What we collect
We collect information in these categories:
- Identifiers & contact data: name, email address, account identifiers, IP address, cookie IDs, device IDs.
- Usage & device data: pages viewed, links clicked, referrer, approximate location (city/region), browser/user-agent, device type, session diagnostics, crash logs.
- Content & submissions: comments, messages, forms, newsroom tips (including attachments/metadata you choose to submit).
- Commercial & preference data: newsletter subscriptions, consent choices, saved settings, ad preferences.
- Inferences: topics you may be interested in (for content personalization or advertising, where permitted).
- Sensitive data: We do not seek sensitive data. Please don’t submit it. If you do, we process it only as necessary (e.g., to handle a request) and then delete or restrict it.
Sources: directly from you; automatically via cookies/SDKs; from service providers (analytics, security, ads), anti-abuse databases, and publicly available sources where lawful.
2) Why we use it (purposes) & legal bases (EEA/UK)
- Provide and secure the Site (load balancing, security, debugging) — Legitimate interests / Necessary for service.
- Account, comments, and communications (newsletters, replies) — Contract / Consent (for marketing).
- Analytics & performance (measure readership, improve UX) — Consent (non-essential cookies); Legitimate interests where permitted.
- Personalization & advertising (including interest-based ads) — Consent (EEA/UK/where required); opt-out options elsewhere.
- Compliance & enforcement (legal requests, fraud prevention, defending rights) — Legal obligation / Legitimate interests.
- Business operations (backups, audits, mergers/transfers) — Legitimate interests / Legal obligation.
You can withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings or unsubscribe links. Where we rely on legitimate interests, we apply a balancing test and limit processing to what’s necessary.
3) Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies, pixels, local storage, and SDKs to operate the Site, understand audience engagement, and—if you consent—serve and measure ads. See our Cookie Policy for details and controls. You can adjust choices anytime via Cookie Settings in the footer.
4) Sharing your information
We share information with:
- Service providers/processors (hosting, security, email delivery, comment moderation, analytics, payment or subscription tools if used).
- Advertising & measurement partners (only where permitted/consented).
- Anti-abuse & safety vendors (fraud, bot, spam prevention).
- Legal/authorities (when required by law or to protect rights, users, or the public).
- Business transfers (financing, merger, acquisition, or sale of assets; your info may transfer as part of the transaction).
We don’t sell personal information. Some jurisdictions define “share” for cross-context behavioral advertising; see Section 8 for your choices.
5) International transfers
Information may be processed worldwide. Where required (e.g., EEA/UK), we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (and the UK Addendum/IDTA) and implement additional measures as needed.
6) Retention
We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Typical ranges:
- analytics records: up to 25 months (or shorter if configured),
- email/subscription records: until you unsubscribe + limited backup/archive period,
- server/security logs: 90–365 days unless needed longer for investigations,
- comments/user-generated content: as long as published or until you request deletion (subject to legal limits and editorial obligations).
7) Security
We use technical and organizational measures appropriate to the risk (encryption in transit, access controls, logging, least-privilege). No system is 100% secure; please use strong, unique passwords and report suspected issues to [email protected] (or [security email]).
8) Your privacy rights
EEA/UK (and similar jurisdictions)
You may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, object, and port your data, and to withdraw consent. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. To exercise rights, contact [email protected].
US State Privacy Rights (e.g., CA/VA/CO/CT/UT and similar)
Depending on your state, you may have the right to know/access, delete, correct, opt-out of sale/sharing/targeted advertising, limit use of sensitive data, and appeal our decision. Use our footer links “Privacy Choices” and “Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information” or email [email protected]. We will verify requests and respond within applicable timelines.
We do not sell personal information. Where our advertising/analytics could be deemed “sharing” or “targeted advertising,” you can opt out via Privacy Choices or Cookie Settings.
How to exercise your rights (all regions)
Email [email protected] (or use [webform URL]). We may request information to verify your identity and, where allowed, accept requests from authorized agents. We respond within the timeframes required by law.
9) Children’s privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to delete it.
10) Third-party links and content
We may link to third-party sites, services, and embeds (e.g., video players, social widgets). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. Please review them before interacting.
11) Editorial content, UGC, and public areas
Content you post (e.g., comments) may be public. Avoid sharing personal or sensitive information in public areas. We may moderate for safety, spam, or legal compliance.
12) California “Shine the Light”
California residents may request information about our disclosure of certain categories of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing in the preceding calendar year. To request, email [email protected]with “Shine the Light” in the subject line. We do not disclose such information without your consent.
13) Contacts, DPO/Representatives
- Primary contact: [email protected] (or [privacy email])
- Postal: [Company/Publisher], Attn: Privacy, [address], [city], [state/province], [postal code], [country]
- EU/EEA representative (if required): [Name/Company], [email], [address]
- UK representative (if required): [Name/Company], [email], [address]
- Data Protection Officer (if appointed): [Name], [email]
14) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. When we make material changes, we’ll update the Effective date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice (e.g., banner or email).
15) Region-specific addendum (summary)
- EEA/UK: We only use non-essential cookies with consent; you can withdraw any time via Cookie Settings. We rely on SCCs (and UK addendum) for transfers and respect GDPR rights.
- United States: Use Privacy Choices/Do Not Sell/Share to manage advertising/analytics opt-outs where applicable. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required.
- Other regions: We apply local requirements where applicable (e.g., opt-in/out mechanisms, data subject rights, retention limits).
16) Definitions (plain-English)
- Personal information/personal data: Information that identifies or can reasonably be linked to a person or household.
- Processing: Any operation on personal information (collecting, storing, using, disclosing, etc.).
- Controller/Business: Decides how and why personal data is processed.
- Processor/Service Provider: Processes personal data on behalf of the controller/business.
- Sale/Sharing/Targeted Advertising: Jurisdiction-specific terms; see Section 8 for your choices.