Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 3, 2023

Thank you for using Pinch News (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access and interact with our news blog website located at https://pinchnews.com (the “Website”). By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect:
We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our Website:

a. Personal Information You Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on articles, or contact us through the Website, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide.

b. Automatically Collected Information: Our Website may automatically collect certain information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and referring website. This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. Use of Information:
We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:

a. Provide and Improve Services: We use your information to deliver the content, newsletters, and services you request and to enhance and improve your experience on our Website.

b. Communication: We may use your email address to send you newsletters, updates, and other relevant information about our news blog.

c. Analytics: We may analyze the data we collect to improve our Website’s functionality, content, and user experience.

d. Legal Compliance: We may use your personal information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to legal requests, and protect our rights and the rights of others.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies:
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information automatically. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our Website. You can manage your preferences regarding cookies through your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services:
We may use third-party services on our Website, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These third-party services may collect information about your browsing activity and use of our Website, subject to their respective privacy policies.

5. Data Sharing:
We will not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services and operating our Website. We ensure that these third-party service providers adhere to strict data protection standards.

6. Data Security:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure.

7. Links to External Websites:
Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. 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 we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us, and we will promptly remove it.

9. Changes to the Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be effective as of the date indicated at the beginning of the policy.

10. Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].

By using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Please review this policy periodically for any updates or changes.