Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://technology.154news.com! We are dedicated to maintaining a transparent and secure environment for our users, ensuring their privacy is respected at all times. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains how we handle the personal information of our visitors, users, and subscribers, adhering to strict data protection standards and various global privacy regulations.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

  1. Our official website located at https://technology.154news.com.
  2. Any mobile applications or software developed by us and made available for download.
  3. Online services, tools, and resources provided through our platform.
  4. Interactions between users and our content on various digital channels.

Please note that this policy does not extend to external links or third-party platforms that you may access from our website. These entities have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal data.

Processing Activities

This section outlines the actions we take when users engage with our services:

  1. User Accounts: When you create an account on our platform, we collect your name, contact information, and other details necessary for account management.
  2. Payments: We securely process payment information to facilitate transactions, including credit card details and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Data: In some cases, we may require financial information for analytics and fraud prevention purposes.
  4. Purchase History: Your purchase-related data helps us improve customer service and personalize recommendations.
  5. Device Identifiers: We access unique identifiers from your mobile device to enhance our app’s functionality.
  6. Location Data: With your consent, we may collect location information to provide location-based services.
  7. Feedback and Reviews: Your valuable feedback is collected to improve our products and services.
  8. Social Media Integration: If you connect your social media accounts, we’ll access the data available through those platforms’ APIs.
  9. Product Interactions: We track your interactions with our products to deliver personalized content and recommendations.

Personal Data Collection

The types of personal information we gather are categorized as follows:

  1. Account Information: This includes your name, user ID, email address, and password hash.
  2. Payment Details: Credit/debit card numbers, expiration dates, and billing addresses.
  3. Financial Records: Bank account numbers (if provided for direct deposits or payments).
  4. Purchase Data: Items purchased, purchase amounts, and timestamps.
  5. Mobile Device IDs: Unique identifiers like IDFA or AAID for mobile app tracking.
  6. Location Data: GPS coordinates and address information (when shared).
  7. Feedback and Reviews Content: Your written feedback, ratings, and comments.
  8. Social Media Profiles: Display name, profile picture, and public posts from social media integrations.
  9. Product Preferences: Search history, product views, and saved items.

We collect this data through direct user input forms, session recordings, analytics tools, and third-party service providers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We employ cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies: These ensure basic functions like login and language preferences.
  2. Preference Cookies: Used to remember your settings and customize content.
  3. Analytics Cookies: Track website usage to provide analytics and improve performance.

Users have the option to control non-essential cookies through our built-in Cookie Manager, allowing them to accept or reject specific categories.

Data Retention and Deletion

We follow strict data retention policies, keeping personal data only for as long as it is necessary:

  1. Legal Requirements: We retain data to comply with laws, regulations, and legal processes.
  2. Business Needs: Personal data may be held for legitimate business purposes, such as customer support, fraud prevention, and analytics.
  3. User Preferences: Some data, like your communication preferences, is stored until you unsubscribe.

Once the retention period ends, or when you request deletion, we securely erase or anonymize the data.

Security Measures

We implement robust security practices to protect your personal information:

  1. Encryption: Data in transit and at rest is encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
  2. Third-Party Processing: We engage secure third-party service providers to process data on our behalf, ensuring they adhere to strict privacy standards.
  3. Access Controls: Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive data, and access is regularly reviewed.
  4. Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have various rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Access: Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  2. Rectification: Ask for corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
  3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): Demand the deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
  4. Restriction: Limit our processing of your data while we verify its accuracy.
  5. Portability: Receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format.
  6. Objection: Object to the processing of your data for specific purposes.
  7. Non-Discrimination: Be free from unfair treatment based on your data protection rights.
  8. Appeals and Complaints: File complaints with supervisory authorities or contact our privacy team directly.

For detailed information on how to exercise these rights, please reach out to our privacy team via the contact details provided below.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or regulatory requirements. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy:

We value your trust in our company, and we are committed to protecting your privacy throughout your interaction with us.