Who we are
Our website address is: https://news-things.com.When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
PRIVACY POLICY
At www.news-things.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you access our website and use our services.
By using our website, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, do not use our website.
Information We Collect
We collect information from you when you use our website or services, including when you visit our website, register for an account, sign up for newsletters, or participate in surveys or forums. The information we collect may include your name, email address, IP address, browser type, and other personal or technical information.
We also collect information about your interactions with our website, including the pages you visit, the links you click, and the searches you conduct. We may collect this information through the use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect from you to provide and improve our services, to personalize your experience, and to communicate with you. We may use your information to send you newsletters, promotional materials, or other communications.
We may also use your information for research and analytics purposes, to enforce our policies, or to comply with legal obligations.
Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties for a variety of reasons, including to provide and improve our services, to personalize your experience, and for marketing and advertising purposes.
We may also share your information with law enforcement, government agencies, or other third parties if required by law or in response to legal process.
Your Choices
You have the right to opt out of certain uses of your information, including the receipt of promotional communications. You can exercise these rights by following the instructions in the communications you receive or by contacting us using the information provided below.
Please note that if you opt out of certain uses of your information, you may not be able to access all of the features and services of our website.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from you from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no system is perfect and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal obligations. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about our information practices and your choices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our information practices, please contact us using the information provided below: