NewsFailures (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Name and email address when you create an account
- Password (stored in hashed/encrypted form — we never store plaintext passwords)
- Payment information (processed by our payment provider — we do not store card numbers)
- Any communications you send us
Information collected automatically:
- Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits
- Device information: operating system, device identifiers
- Usage data: features accessed, signals viewed, session duration
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)
Information from third parties:
- Payment processors may share transaction confirmation data with us
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Provide, operate, and improve the platform
- Process payments and send receipts
- Send service-related emails (account confirmations, password resets, important notices)
- Send product updates or newsletters, if you have opted in
- Respond to your support requests
- Monitor for fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Ever.
3. How We Share Your Information
We share your information only in limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We use trusted third-party vendors to operate our business (e.g., payment processors, email delivery, hosting providers). These vendors are contractually prohibited from using your data for any purpose other than providing services to us.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of NewsFailures, our users, or the public.
- Business transfers: If NewsFailures is acquired or merges with another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
We do not share your data with advertisers or data brokers.
4. Data Retention
We retain your account information for as long as your account is active, plus a reasonable period thereafter for legal and business purposes. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 90 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how users interact with our platform (analytics)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some platform functionality.
6. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), hashed password storage, and access controls. No system is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately at admin@newsfailures.com.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and associated personal data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Object to or restrict certain uses of your data
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time (unsubscribe links are included in all marketing emails)
To exercise any of these rights, email admin@newsfailures.com with your request.
8. Children’s Privacy
NewsFailures is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. International Users
Our platform is operated from the United States. If you access NewsFailures from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using the platform, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by email or through a notice on the platform. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page reflects when the policy was last updated.
11. Contact
Privacy questions or requests? Email us at admin@newsfailures.com.