This Privacy Policy explains how Newstod ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you visit www.newstod.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. If you contact us through our Contact page or leave a comment on an article, we collect the information you submit, such as your name, email address, and message content.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected through server logs and analytics tools.
2. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function and collect usage information. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies — required for basic site functionality, such as remembering that you've already viewed an article for view-counting purposes.
- Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors use the Site (for example, via Google Analytics), so we can improve content and site performance.
- Advertising cookies — used by our advertising partners, including Google, to serve ads that may be relevant to you based on your browsing activity.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.
3. Advertising & Google AdSense
This Site displays advertisements served by Google AdSense and may work with other third-party advertising networks. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites on the internet.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our visitors based on their visit to this Site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
We do not control the cookies placed by third-party advertisers, and this Privacy Policy does not cover their use of cookies or data. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party ad networks for more information.
4. Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar services to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These services may collect information such as how often you visit the Site, what pages you view, and what other sites you used prior to coming to this Site. This information is used only in aggregate form and is not used to personally identify you.
5. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
- Respond to your messages, comments, or inquiries;
- Monitor and analyze usage trends;
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, or abuse;
- Comply with legal obligations.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
7. Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws (such as the GDPR in the European Union or the CCPA in California), including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of certain data processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
9. Data Retention & Security
We retain information only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at learndz003@gmail.com or via our Contact page.