Privacy Policy

Welcome to newsel.net. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you access and use our news website, including our content, comment sections, subscription services, and other features (collectively, the "Service"). By using our Service, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

a. Data Handling & Privacy

• Do not include sensitive personal data in communications with our team (e.g., emails, support tickets, comment replies), such as passwords, government-issued ID numbers, bank account details, credit card information, or health records.

• If our support team requires personal information to assist you (e.g., resolving subscription issues, addressing content removal requests), we only request the minimum data necessary to fulfill the request and handle it in accordance with applicable data protection laws (including GDPR, CCPA, and local regulations).

• Communications with our team (including support emails, feedback, and comment moderation requests) may be stored to improve service quality, resolve disputes, and for audit purposes in line with applicable legal and company policies.

b. Information We Collect

We collect minimal information required to operate and improve our news service, including:

• Automatically collected data: Basic interaction data such as pages you view, articles you read, time spent on our site, device type, browser information, IP address (used to determine general geographic location for content localization), and referral source.

• Voluntary information: Details you provide when contacting support, submitting feedback, commenting on articles, or subscribing to our newsletters (e.g., name, email address). We avoid collecting sensitive identifiers unless strictly necessary for compliance, security, or to fulfill your explicit request.

• We use aggregate analytics to understand traffic patterns, reader preferences, and content performance. These reports are anonymized (do not identify individuals) and are used to optimize content relevance, site performance, and accessibility.

c. Accessibility

We strive to make our news content accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you encounter accessibility barriers (e.g., poor color contrast, insufficient font size, broken keyboard navigation, missing alt text for images), please contact us at newsel@domain.com.

We prioritize accessibility fixes that impact core navigation and the ability to read and understand our news content, in compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards.

d. Cookies & Preferences

Our Service uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Analyze user engagement with our news content;

• Support personalized content recommendations (you may opt out of non-essential recommendations);

• Maintain session security for comment sections and subscription features.

You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect conveniences like saved preferences or personalized content, but will not block access to our core news content.

e. Security

• If you discover a security vulnerability on our site (e.g., data exposure, unauthorized access), please report it to newsel@domain.com and include steps to reproduce the issue and impacted areas where possible.

• We discourage public disclosure of security vulnerabilities before a fix is implemented; responsible disclosure helps protect our users and maintain the integrity of our news service.

• We implement industry-standard security measures (e.g., encryption, access controls, regular security audits) to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration.

f. Retention & Updates

We retain your personal information only as long as needed to: (1) fulfill the purpose for which it was collected (e.g., maintain your newsletter subscription, resolve a support request); (2) comply with legal, regulatory, or audit requirements; or (3) protect our legitimate business interests.

We periodically review stored records and securely delete or anonymize information that is no longer required.

g. Your Choices & Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., EU/EEA, California), you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you;

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information;

• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations);

• Opt out of marketing communications (e.g., newsletters) at any time (via unsubscribe links in emails);

• Object to or restrict certain processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at newsel@domain.com. We aim to respond to valid requests within 30 days (or as required by law) and provide guidance tailored to your situation.

h. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your personal information only when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

• Performance of a contract (e.g., delivering newsletter subscriptions you requested);

• Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our news service, preventing fraud, moderating comment sections);

• Compliance with legal obligations (e.g., responding to lawful requests from regulatory authorities);

• Your explicit consent (e.g., for personalized content recommendations). You may withdraw consent for non-essential processing at any time.

i. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Limited sharing may occur with trusted service providers that help us operate our news service (e.g., email service providers for newsletters, hosting providers, analytics platforms, comment moderation tools). These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data responsibly, only for the purposes we specify, and to maintain appropriate security measures.

We may disclose your information if required by law (e.g., to comply with a subpoena) or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

j. International Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in jurisdictions outside your country of residence (including countries that may not have the same data protection laws as your jurisdiction). We take steps to ensure equivalent protections are in place, including:

• Using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission (for transfers to non-EEA countries);

• Relying on recognized privacy frameworks (e.g., Privacy Shield, where applicable);

• Ensuring our service providers maintain adequate data protection practices.

k. Do Not Track

Browser-based "Do Not Track (DNT)" signals are not uniformly recognized or enforced across the industry. We do not use DNT signals to adjust our tracking practices for individual users, but we limit tracking to essential security, analytics, and service functionality. You can control non-essential tracking by adjusting your browser cookie settings or opting out of personalized content recommendations.

l. Children’s Privacy

Our news content is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, we will take appropriate steps to delete it. If you believe a child has provided information to us, contact us at [Privacy Team Email].

m. Contact Regarding Privacy

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact our privacy team:

Email: newsel@domain.com
When submitting a request, please provide relevant details (e.g., the page in question, timeframe, and context of your concern) to help us respond efficiently. We will review and respond to your request within a reasonable period, in compliance with applicable legal requirements.