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We respect your privacy. Here is exactly what information we collect and how we use it.
Last updated: 1 January 2025 | Effective for all ClickNews services at clicknews.online
This Privacy Policy describes how ClickNews ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to our website at clicknews.online. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Newsletter subscription: Your email address when you sign up for our newsletter.
- Comments: Your name, optional email address, and comment text when you leave a comment on an article.
- Contact enquiries: Your name, email address, and message when you contact us.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: Pages you visit, time spent on each page, and your general location (country/city level), collected through Google Analytics.
- Device data: Browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
- IP address: Collected for security monitoring and fraud prevention.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To send you our newsletter, if you have subscribed.
- To publish your comments on our articles, with your consent.
- To respond to your messages and enquiries.
- To understand how readers use our site and improve our content.
- To detect and prevent spam, fraud, or abuse.
We do not sell your personal data. We do not share your information with advertisers.
3. Cookies
We use the following cookies on our site:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function (e.g., your dark/light theme preference).
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics cookies that help us understand site traffic. These are anonymous and do not identify you personally.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
4. Data Retention
- Newsletter email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe.
- Comments: Retained until you request removal.
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months in anonymised, aggregate form.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct or delete your personal data.
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
- Ask us to stop processing your data.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@clicknews.online.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may process your data independently:
7. Children's Privacy
ClickNews is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
8. 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 page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related questions or requests:
📧 contact@clicknews.online
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