Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://external-links.154news.com (hereafter referred to as “our website” or “we”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, storage, and disclosure of personal information in adherence to various international privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

• Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
• Quebec Law 25 on the protection of personal data in the private sector
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union
• Brazil’s Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)
• California’s Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Colorado’s Consumer Privacy Act (CPA), Utah’s Consumer Sales Privacy Act (UCPA), Connecticut’s Connecticut Transparency and Accountabilty Data Protection Act (CTDPAA), Virginia’s Virginia Consumer Data Privacy Act (VCDPA), South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and others.

Scope

This policy applies to all aspects of our website, including but not limited to:

• Our online platforms and applications
• Services and products offered through our website
• Interactions with users on linked websites subject to this Privacy Policy
• Communications initiated by us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS)

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party services or platforms accessible via links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy guides how we interact with users through:

1. Authorized User Accounts: When you create an account on our platform and use our services as an authorized user.
2. Website Visits: Every time you visit or interact with our websites, linked to this policy.
3. Communications: For any communication initiated by us, including newsletters, promotional emails, calls, or text messages/SMS.

Personal Data Collection

We collect various types of personal data, which can include:

1. Account Information: Details related to your user account creation and management.
2. Payment Information: Data required for processing payments, such as card details, billing addresses, and payment history.
3. Financial Information: Your financial records, if shared during transactions or when using our financial services.
4. Purchase Information: Details about products or services you’ve purchased from us, including order history and preferences.
5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device for the purpose of providing personalized content and analytics.
6. Location Data: Information about your geographical location when you access our services.
7. Feedback: Your comments, reviews, or responses to surveys we conduct.
8. Social Media Information: Data obtained from social media platforms when users choose to connect their accounts with ours.
9. Product Information: Details about the products you interact with on our platform, including browsing history and preferences.

We collect this data through multiple channels: user input forms, interactions with our applications and services, automated tracking technologies (like cookies), and third-party providers who assist us in data collection.

Cookies

We utilize cookies to enhance your online experience and for analytical purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that serve various functions. They can be categorized as:

1. Strictly Necessary: Essential for the operation of our website, ensuring basic functionalities.
2. Preference: Remembering user preferences for personalized content.
3. Analytics: Tracking website usage and gathering analytics data to improve our services.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie settings.

Retention and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary or relevant for the purposes specified in this policy, including legal requirements and business needs. Once the purpose for data retention has been fulfilled, we delete or anonymize the data to prevent re-identification.

Security Measures

We have implemented robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encrypted communication channels
• Secure third-party processing partners
• Access controls and employee training on data protection best practices

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 18 (or the legal age limit in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us immediately at the provided contact details.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal data:

• Access and rectification
• Erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Restriction or object to processing
• Data portability
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right not to be subjected to automated decision-making (in certain cases)

To exercise these rights, please contact our dedicated privacy team using the details provided in this policy. We will respond to your requests in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Changes to Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage users to review it periodically for any revisions. Continuous use of our services after the changes are implemented constitutes your consent to the updated policy.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, unsubscribe requests, or questions regarding data handling, please reach out to us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: [Provide physical address]