At Legit News (legitnews.co.uk), we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors. This Privacy Policy document explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
- a) Personal Information: We may collect personal information, such as your name and email address when you voluntarily provide it to us, for example, when subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a contact form.
- b) Automatically Collected Information: Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect certain information automatically. This includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our website. Cookies are also used to remember your preferences and optimize your user experience.
Use of Information
- a) We may use the personal information you provide to:
– Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
– Send you newsletters or updates if you have subscribed to them.
– Improve our website and enhance your user experience.
- b) Automatically collected information is used for:
– Analyzing website traffic and usage patterns.
– Personalizing content and advertisements.
– Understanding user preferences and trends.
Advertising
- a) We use Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners to display ads on our website.
- b) These advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior on our website and other sites.
- c) You can opt-out of personalized advertising by adjusting your browser settings or visiting the Ad Settings page on Google.
Cookies
- a) Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your browser. They help us improve website functionality and remember your preferences.
- b) By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
CCPA Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- a) Request disclosure of the personal information we have collected about you.
- b) Request the deletion of your personal information from our records, subject to legal restrictions.
- c) Opt-out of the sale of your personal information to third parties.
- d) Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights under CCPA.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
GDPR Data Protection Rights
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have certain data protection rights:
- a) Right of Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- b) Right to Rectification: Request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- c) Right to Erasure: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain conditions.
- d) Right to Restrict Processing: Request to limit the processing of your data under specific circumstances.
- e) Right to Data Portability: Request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- f) Right to Object: Object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
To exercise any of these rights or if you have any privacy-related concerns, please contact us using the information provided below.
Data Security
We employ reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove such information from our records.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our data practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page, and the changes will take effect immediately.