Updated: 08/02/2024
Net2News (the "Site") is committed to respecting the privacy rights of its customers, visitors, and other users of the Site. We created this Privacy Policy (this "Policy") to give you notice of how your private information will be used as a result of submitting it to Us. This Policy is only applicable to the Site, and not to any other websites that you may be able to access from the Site, each of which may have data collection and use practices and policies that differ materially from this Policy.
By accessing, using, or submitting information to the Site, you agree to this Policy and Our Terms of Service.
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site. We are a general audience Site, and do not direct any of Our content specifically at children under 18 years of age. We understand and are committed to respecting the sensitive nature of children's privacy online. If We learn or have reason to suspect that a Site user is under age 18, We will promptly delete any personal information in that user's account. Consistent with the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 ("COPPA"), We will never knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13 without requesting parental consent. If you are aware that your minor child under the age of 13 has provided Us with personal information, please contact Us.
We collect, use, and are responsible for certain personal information about you, that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with you, or that which could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household. We collect, and have collected personal information about Our visitors within the preceding 12 months in the following categories and for the noted purposes:
| Categories of Personal Information | Collected? | Categories of Sources from which Collected | Business or Commercial Purpose for which Each Category Will be Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers such as a real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, internet protocol address, email address, account name, or other similar identifiers | Yes | Site; Third party data analytics providers | Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction; Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance |
| Any categories of personal information described in subdivision (e) of Sec. 1798.80M | Yes | Site; Third party data analytics providers | Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction; Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance |
| Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law | Yes | Site; Third party data analytics providers | Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction; Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance |
| Commercial information, including records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies | No | N/A | N/A |
| Biometric information | No | N/A | N/A |
| Geolocation information | Yes | Site; Third party data analytics providers | Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction; Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance |
| Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information | No | N/A | N/A |
| Professional or employment-related information | No | N/A | N/A |
| Education information, defined as information that is not publicly available personally identifiable information as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99) | No | N/A | N/A |
| Inferences drawn from any of the information identified in this subdivision to create a profile about a consumer reflecting the consumer's preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes. | Yes | Site; Third party data analytics providers | Advertising/marketing; Update internal database; Analytics; Connect you with the services featured on the Site; Track consumer interaction; Short-term, transient use; and Legal compliance |
We collect any personal information which you submit directly to the Site, including any information input through the Site's webform used to subscribe to receive communications from Us, and/or inquiries regarding the services provided via the Site. Such personal information includes information that enables Us to identify or contact users, and includes, among other things, the user's full name, telephone number, and e-mail address. Further, to the extent that you contact Us through the Site, We also collect the personal information that you submit in conjunction with your communication, including but not limited to your name and email address.
We use and store cookies and tracking pixels on the Site to facilitate and customize your use of the Site. A cookie is a small data text file, which is stored on your computer's hard drive (if your web browser permits) that can later be retrieved to identify you to Us. Cookies help Us learn which areas of our Site are useful, which areas need improvement, and to deliver personalized advertisements on Our Site and other websites.
Apart from use of the above technologies on Our Site, We automatically collect information when an individual opens one of Our emails, through the use of cookies and tracking pixels. We also automatically collect information on whether the individual clicked on any links within such emails.
In addition to the above, We also may collect information through third party data analytics providers.
We may use personal information collected through the Site for the following purposes:
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data, and you acknowledge the limitations of internet security.
California residents may request information about the personal data shared with third parties for direct marketing. To make such a request, please contact Us at contact@net2news.com.
We may update this Policy at any time by posting the changes on the Site. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Please review this Policy periodically to stay informed.
When using the Site, We may share information with Our partners for advertising purposes. You can opt out of these practices as detailed in the “Cookies and Tracking Pixels” section above.