PRIVACY POLICY

Thank you for visiting News Trajectory. We prioritize your privacy and are committed to safeguarding the personal information you entrust to us. This Privacy Policy explains the types of data we collect, how it is used, and the measures we take to protect your information. By accessing or using News Trajectory, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

PRIVACY POLICY FOR NEWS TRAJECTORY
Effective Date: January 2024

INFORMATION WE COLLECT: News Trajectory collects various types of information to provide and improve our services. These include:

1. Personal Identification Information: We may collect personal information from users in several ways, including but not limited to when users visit our site, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to surveys, or engage with other features on the website. The types of personal information collected may include:

• Name
• Email Address
• Phone Number
• Mailing Address

1. Non-Personal Identification Information: We may collect non-personal identification information whenever users interact with our website. This can include the browser name, type of device, and technical information about users’ connections to our website, such as the operating system, Internet service provider, and other similar details.
2. Automatically Collected Information: When you visit News Trajectory, we may automatically collect information about your visit, including the date and time, pages viewed, time spent on each page, and the referring URL. We may also collect your IP address, browser type, and language preference.
3. Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies: Our website may use “cookies” to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us recognize repeat visitors, analyze trends, and understand how users interact with our site. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are sent. Please note that certain parts of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
4. Analytics Information: We may use third-party services, like Google Analytics, to help us analyze how visitors use News Trajectory. These services collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit, which helps us improve our content and functionality.

HOW WE USE THE COLLECTED INFORMATION

News Trajectory uses the collected information for various purposes:

1. To Personalize User Experience: We use aggregated data to understand how our users engage with our content, helping us improve the user experience.
   b. To Improve Our Website: Feedback from users allows us to continuously improve our website offerings, making News Trajectory more relevant and easier to navigate.
   c. To Communicate with You: We may use your email address to respond to inquiries, provide updates, and inform you about changes to our site. If you opt in to our mailing list, you will receive emails that include News Trajectory updates, news, or related product/service information. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
   d. To Serve Targeted Advertising: We may analyze user behavior on the website to show you relevant advertising content aligned with your interests. This may involve collaborating with advertising partners who use cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver targeted ads.
2. DATA SECURITY AND PROTECTION

We implement a range of security measures to protect your information:

Secure Storage: Collected data is stored on secure servers protected against unauthorized access.
SSL Encryption: All sensitive data exchanged on our website is encrypted using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology.
Access Controls: Personal data access is limited to authorized employees, contractors, and agents bound by confidentiality obligations.
While we take reasonable precautions, no security measure is foolproof. News Trajectory cannot guarantee absolute security for data transmitted over the Internet.

4. SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to third parties. For legitimate purposes, we may share aggregated demographic information that is not linked to any personal identification information with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers.

1. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party companies and individuals to assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or performing services on our behalf. These third parties may have access to your personal information but are obligated to protect it and use it only for the purposes we specify.
2. Compliance with Laws: We may disclose personal information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect and defend the rights or property of News Trajectory, or to protect the personal safety of users or the public.
3. Business Transfers: If News Trajectory is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
4. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
   News Trajectory may contain links to external websites that we do not operate. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites.
5. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
   News Trajectory does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. Please contact us immediately if you believe we have collected such information.
6. DATA RETENTION
   We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Newsletter and Marketing Data: Retained until you opt-out or unsubscribe from our communications.

Analytics Data: Retained in aggregated form for continuous site improvement.
Upon request, you may have your data deleted, provided it does not interfere with compliance obligations.

8. USER RIGHTS
   As a user of News Trajectory, you have certain rights regarding your personal information:
9. Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data. We may charge a small fee for this service if your request is extensive.
10. Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
11. Right to Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain conditions and legal obligations.
12. Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
13. Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
14. Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization or directly to you.
    For any of the above requests, please contact us at [insert contact email]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
15. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information. The “Effective Date” at the top of this policy will indicate when it was last updated.
16. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
    By using News Trajectory, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you disagree with this policy, please do not use our website. Your continued use of News Trajectory after posting changes to this policy will be deemed as acceptance of those changes.
17. CONTACT US
    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of our website, or your dealings with News Trajectory, please contact us at: editor@newstrajectory.com