Privacy Policy
Introduction
At 164news.com (referred to as 'we', 'us', or 'the Company'), we prioritize the privacy and security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and protection of personal information in accordance with various international privacy laws, including but not limited to:
- Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- Quebec Law 25
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union (EU)
- Brazil's General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
- California's Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and subsequent updates (CPRA)
- Colorado's Consumer Privacy Act (CPA)
- Utah's Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
- Connecticut's Consumer Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
- Virginia's Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
- South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
Scope
This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including our website, mobile applications, online services, and products offered under the 164news.com brand. It is important to emphasize that this policy does not extend to third-party platforms, applications, or services that you may access through links on our site. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Processing Activities
This policy governs your interactions with us in the following scenarios:
- Utilizing our applications and services as an authorized user.
- Visiting our websites, including any linked pages, that fall under this Privacy Policy.
- Receiving communications from us, such as newsletters, emails, phone calls, or text messages (SMS).
Personal Data Collection
We collect diverse types of personal data, including:
- Account Information: Details required to create and manage your user account, such as username, email address, and password.
- Payment Information: Data needed for processing payments, including cardholder information, billing addresses, and payment history.
- Financial Information: This may include bank account details, investment portfolios, or financial transaction records, when you use our financial services or participate in promotions.
- Purchase Information: Details about your purchases, including product preferences, quantities, and transaction dates.
- Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, mobile phone numbers, and advertising IDs, for service provision and analytics.
- Location Data: Information about your geographical location, which we may collect when you interact with our services.
- Feedback: Any comments, suggestions, or reviews you provide to enhance our services.
- Social Media Information: Data from social media platforms when you choose to connect your accounts with our services, including your social media profile information.
- Product Information: Details about products you browse, search for, or purchase on our e-commerce platform.
We collect this data through various methods: user inputs on our platforms, tracking user interactions, and employing automated technologies. Additionally, third parties may share personal data with us, but they are bound by their respective privacy policies.
Cookies
We employ cookies to enhance your experience on our websites and for analytical purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your browser that serve different functions:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our websites, ensuring secure login, session management, and page navigation.
- Preference Cookies: They remember your preferences, such as language settings, to provide a personalized experience.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about your usage of our sites, helping us understand user behavior and improve our services.
Users can exercise control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, allowing them to customize their cookie preferences.
Retention and Deletion
We retain personal data for the duration required by law or for the specific purposes for which it was collected. Once these purposes are fulfilled, we securely delete or anonymize the data to protect your privacy.
Security Measures
We implement robust organizational and technical safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission and storage, secure third-party processing, and regular security audits.
Children's Privacy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of children under 18 years of age. Our services are not intentionally designed for, or targeted at, children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from them.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access to your data and its processing details.
- Rectification or erasure of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Restriction or object to the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Portability of your data, allowing you to transfer it to another controller.
- Objection to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
- Non-discrimination, ensuring your rights are not compromised when exercising your privacy choices.
To exercise these rights or have data-related inquiries, please contact our dedicated privacy team via email at contact@[email protected] or through written correspondence to our registered address.
Changes to Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on our website. We encourage users to review this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact Information
For any questions, requests for unsubscribe, or data privacy inquiries, please reach out to our privacy team at the following:
Email: contact@[email protected]
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We are committed to addressing your concerns and ensuring a transparent and secure digital experience.