PacificDailyNews.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to https://pacificdailynews.com/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: When you register or subscribe (e.g., name, email address).
- User Content: Comments, tips, photographs, or other materials you submit.
- Correspondence: Emails or messages you send to us (e.g., feedback, inquiries).
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, navigation paths, referral URLs.
- Device & Browser Data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, screen resolution, device identifiers.
- Cookies & Tracking: Information stored via cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).
1.3 Third-Party Sources
- Social Media: Profile information if you choose to log in via social media (e.g., name, profile picture).
- Analytics Providers: Aggregated data from Google Analytics, Taboola, and other partners.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Service Delivery: To operate and maintain the Site, process subscriptions, and respond to inquiries.
- Content Personalization: To recommend articles and tailor content to your interests.
- Analytics & Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve Site functionality and user experience.
- Communications: To send newsletters, updates, marketing materials, and promotional offers (you may opt out at any time).
- Security & Compliance: To detect and prevent fraud, enforce our Terms and Conditions, and comply with legal obligations.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent: Where you have given clear consent for processing.
- Contract: To perform obligations under any contract with you (e.g., subscription).
- Legitimate Interests: For Site security, analytics, and business development.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Sharing Your Information
4.1 Service Providers
We share your information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics, advertising networks).
4.2 Advertising & Affiliate Partners
Aggregate or anonymized data may be shared with advertisers and affiliate networks to deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign performance.
4.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect rights, property, or safety.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Usage data may be retained for analytics purposes for up to 2 years.
6. Your Privacy Rights
6.1 Access and Correction
You may request access to or correction of your personal data by contacting us at privacy@pacificdailynews.com.
6.2 Deletion and Restriction
You have the right to request deletion or restriction of processing of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
6.3 Data Portability
You may request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
6.4 Object to Processing
You may object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
6.5 Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact privacy@pacificdailynews.com. We will respond within applicable legal timeframes.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
8. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States. We implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.
9. Security Measures
We employ technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
10. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any sites you visit.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date will indicate when revisions were made. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.