Privacy Policy
Last updated
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly
- Name and email address when you subscribe to newsletters, contact us, submit a tip, or comment (if commenting is enabled).
- Any other information you choose to include in messages or forms you submit.
Information collected automatically
- Standard technical data such as IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages, and approximate location (city/region level).
- This information is collected through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies.
Information from advertising and analytics partners
We use Google AdSense and related Google services to display advertisements and measure performance. Google and its partners may collect or receive information about your visits to this and other websites and use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits (personalized advertising). See Section 4 for more details and opt-out options.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our journalism.
- Understand which stories and topics readers find valuable.
- Respond to inquiries, tips, and correspondence.
- Send newsletters or updates if you have opted in.
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
- Comply with legal obligations.
- Display relevant advertising through Google AdSense and measure its performance.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential site functionality
- Analytics (understanding traffic and reader behavior)
- Advertising (including personalized ads via Google AdSense)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality or the relevance of ads you see. For more information about Google’s use of cookies, see Google’s Advertising page.
4. Advertising – Google AdSense
This Site uses Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits in order to provide personalized ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this or other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads. You can also visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our Site, see: How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers are contractually limited in how they may use the data.
- Advertising partners, including Google, as described above.
- Legal requirements — when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, safety, or the rights of others.
- Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, if applicable.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Analytics and log data are typically retained for shorter periods (often 14–26 months depending on the tool). Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of certain processing or personalized advertising
- Unsubscribe from marketing emails (every email includes an unsubscribe link)
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected]. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (as amended by the CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete, the right to correct, and the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. Some advertising activities may be considered “sharing” under California law; you can opt out of personalized ads via the links in Section 4. To make a request, contact us at the email above. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. International Visitors
The Site is operated from the United States. If you access it from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
10. Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site or communicated by other reasonable means. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
HeadLines Decoded LLC
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.headlinesdecoded.com