Effective Date: 03/06/2025
Last Updated: 03/06/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to NewsWithFacts (https://newswithfacts.com/) (“we”, “our”, “us”). We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your data, and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and other applicable laws.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Who We Are

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a. Data You Provide Directly

  • Name, email address (e.g., via newsletter sign-ups or contact forms)
  • Comments or messages you submit on the site
  • Any voluntary user-generated content

b. Data We Collect Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Device identifiers
  • Referrer URLs
  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8)

c. Data from Third Parties

We may receive anonymized data from third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our site.

4. Legal Bases for Processing Your Data (GDPR)

We process your personal data only when we have a legal basis to do so, including:

  • Consent – e.g., when you sign up for newsletters
  • Legitimate Interests – e.g., improving website performance or preventing fraud
  • Legal Obligation – e.g., complying with applicable laws

5. How We Use Your Data

Your personal data may be used to:

  • Provide and improve our website services
  • Respond to inquiries or feedback
  • Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
  • Analyze website performance and user behavior
  • Prevent unauthorized access or security breaches
  • Comply with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Hosting, email, analytics, or security partners under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Legal Authorities: When required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request
  • Successors: In case of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition

All third-party services are carefully vetted for GDPR compliance.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by law. When data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies – Necessary for site functionality
  • Performance cookies – Help us improve user experience
  • Functional cookies – Remember your preferences
  • Analytics cookies – Provide insights on user interactions (e.g., via Google Analytics)

For detailed information, refer to our [Cookie Policy] (you may create a separate page or section for this).

9. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions) to protect your data.

10. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erase your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to data processing
  • Data portability – receive your data in a structured format
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at newswithfacts@gmail.com.

11. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss, including:

  • Secure hosting with HTTPS encryption
  • Regular software updates and patches
  • Access controls and authentication protocols
  • Encrypted backups (where applicable)

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please read their respective privacy policies before interacting with them.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the effective date clearly marked.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

NewsWithFacts
Email: newswithfacts@gmail.com