Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for decolonizd.com
Effective Date: 16.10.2023
Thank you for choosing decolonizd as your source for news and information. We value your privacy and are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information, as well as explaining our advertising and subscription practices. By using decolonizd, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
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Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website. This may include your name, email address, and other information you choose to provide when subscribing to our newsletter, commenting on articles, or contacting us through our contact form.
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Non-Personal Information: We also collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and the pages you visit on our website. We use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information to improve your experience on our website.
How We Use Your Information
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To Provide News and Information: We use your personal information to deliver the latest news and information to your inbox if you subscribe to our newsletter or to respond to your inquiries or feedback.
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To Improve Our Website: We analyze non-personal information to understand how visitors use our website, which helps us enhance its functionality and content.
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Advertising: Advertising is a crucial source of revenue for us, enabling us to provide free access to a portion of our articles and quality journalism. We may use both personal and non-personal information to display targeted advertisements. These advertisements help us cover the costs of operating our website and providing valuable content to our readers.
Why Advertising Supports Us
Advertising allows us to:
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Maintain a Free Service: Advertising revenue helps us keep a significant portion of our website accessible to everyone without charge.
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Invest in Quality Content: Advertising income enables us to invest in high-quality journalism, investigative reporting, and editorial content.
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Develop New Features: We use advertising revenue to develop new features, improve our website’s performance, and expand our coverage.
Subscription Service
While we provide free access to a substantial amount of our articles, we also offer a subscription service that allows you to access premium content. This subscription service helps us ensure the sustainability of our news organization, compensate our dedicated journalists, and maintain the high standards of journalism you expect from us.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our website, services, or advertising.
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Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a court order, government request, or other legal processes.
Your Choices and Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information:
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Access and Correction: You can request access to and correction of your personal information that we hold.
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Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those emails.
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Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information.
Changes to this 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your personal information or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@decolonizd.com.
Thank you for trusting decolonizd.com. We value your privacy and are committed to providing you with accurate and timely news and information.
Francis I.
Editor, Decolonizd.com