Privacy Policy

At SplashNewsOnline.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we deeply value the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your data when you interact with our website, mobile site, or any associated media channels and applications (collectively, the “Website”). Should you have any inquiries or need further clarification about our privacy practices, please reach out to us at contact@splashnewsonline.com.

 

Your trust is paramount as you engage with our services and share your personal data. We are committed to transparency in handling your information, ensuring you understand our methods and your rights. This policy applies to all information gathered through your interaction with our services, sales, marketing, and events. If you find any terms of this policy disagreeable, please cease using our Website and services.

 

We encourage you to read this policy thoroughly to understand how sharing your personal information with us can affect you.

 

Collection and Use of Information

 

Personal Information Provided by You

We gather personal details that you disclose when you register on our Website, engage with our services, or participate in our community activities, such as forums, contests, or promotions. This information may include:

 

– Identifying Information: Your name, email, mailing address, telephone number, and other similar information.

– Credentials: Passwords and other security information for authentication and account access.

– Payment Information: Details necessary to process transactions, such as credit card numbers and security codes, managed by our payment processors. Please refer to their privacy policies for more details.

– Social Media Data: If you choose to register via social media accounts, we collect the information you permit through those platforms.

 

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, certain information is automatically logged, such as your IP address, browser specifications, operating system, and usage details. This information is crucial for our internal analytics, security, and operational functionality.

 

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from other sources, including marketing partners and publicly accessible databases, which helps us to enhance our service offerings.

 

Use of Your Data

We process your data based on legitimate business needs, contractual obligations, your consent, and compliance with legal requirements. Specifically, we use your data to:

 

– Enhance service delivery,

– Communicate important administrative and promotional information,

– Ensure the security of our Website,

– Conduct marketing and strategic analysis, and

– Manage user interactions and feedback.

 

Disclosure of Your Information

Your data is disclosed only under specific circumstances such as legal requirements, business transactions, or with your explicit consent. We engage with third-party service providers to facilitate our operations, who are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your data.

 

International Transfer of Information

We may move, store, and handle your information in countries other than your own.

 

Our data servers are primarily based in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the U.S., be informed that your information may be transferred to, kept, and processed in our U.S. facilities and by external parties with whom we might share your personal data (refer to the “Disclosure of Your Information” section above). This includes operations in the U.S. and potentially other countries.

 

For residents of the European Economic Area (EEA), please note that these other countries might not have data protection laws as robust as those in your own country. Nevertheless, we are committed to protecting your information with the necessary safeguards, adhering to this privacy policy and relevant laws. This includes employing the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses for transferring personal data among our group entities and external providers, ensuring they uphold EEA data protection standards. We can provide more details about these safeguards upon request.

 

Third-Party Websites

We do not control, and thus cannot ensure the safety of any information that you provide to third-party sites that may be linked to from our Site.

 

You might encounter advertisements on our Site for third-party services that are not affiliated with us. These could link to other websites, online services, or mobile apps. We cannot vouch for the security or privacy practices of these third parties. Information collected by these third parties is not governed by this privacy policy. We advise you to review the privacy policies of these third-party entities and contact them directly with any concerns.

 

Retention of Your Information

We retain your information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is mandated or allowed by law.

 

We hold on to your personal information only for the duration necessary for the purposes described in this privacy policy or as long as required by law (for instance, for tax, accounting, or other legal reasons). We do not retain personal information beyond these needs.

 

When there is no longer a legitimate business reason to process your personal data, we will either delete or anonymize it. If neither is feasible (for example, when data is stored in backup archives), we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from further processing until it can be deleted.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Web browsers typically accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you have the option to configure your browser to reject or remove cookies. Be aware that doing so might impact certain functionalities or services on our Site. To opt out of interest-based advertising by advertisers on our Site, you can visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.

 

Data Security

We are committed to protecting your data through robust technical and organizational measures. However, no internet-based site can be 100% secure; thus, we strive to protect your personal information to the best of our abilities but cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

Children’s Privacy

We do not intentionally collect or market data to individuals under the age of 18.

 

By using the Site, you affirm that you are at least 18 years old, or that you are the parent or guardian of a minor using the Site with your consent. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information from users under 18, we will deactivate the relevant accounts and take steps to promptly erase such information from our records. If you are aware of any information we have collected from minors under 18, please inform us at contact@splashnewsonline.com.

 

Website Analytics

 

We collaborate with third-party vendors like Google Analytics to deploy tracking and remarketing technologies via both first-party and third-party cookies on our Site. These tools help us analyze user interactions, gauge the popularity of specific content, and gain a deeper understanding of online activities. By using our Site, you agree to the collection and usage of your data by these external parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies and contact them directly should you have any questions. It’s important to note that we do not share personal information with these vendors.

 

Please be aware that changes to your computing environment, such as acquiring a new computer, installing or updating a browser, or deleting or modifying your browser’s cookie files, might reset certain opt-out settings, cookies, or plug-ins.

 

California Privacy Rights

If you reside in California, specific rights are afforded to you regarding your personal information.

 

Under California Civil Code Section 1798.83, often referred to as the “Shine The Light” law, California residents may once a year request and obtain, free of charge, details about the categories of personal information (if any) that we have disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes within the preceding calendar year, along with the names and addresses of those third parties. If you are a California resident and wish to make such a request, please send it in writing using the contact details provided below.

 

Additionally, if you are a Californian under 18 years old with a registered account on our Site, you have the right to ask for the deletion of any undesirable data that you have publicly shared on the Site. To initiate this removal, please reach out to us at the contact information below, including your account’s associated email address and a declaration of your residency in California. We will ensure the data is no longer publicly visible on the Site, although it may not be completely or permanently erased from our systems.

 

Opting Out of Email Marketing

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails anytime by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails, or by reaching out to us using the contact details below. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive marketing communications, but we will continue to send you necessary service-related messages. Additionally, you can manage your email preferences by:

 

 

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, modify, or delete the personal information we hold about you. You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly.

 

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. The revised policy will be effective upon posting on our Website.

 

Contact Us

For any questions or comments about this policy, please email us at contact@splashnewsonline.com.

 

This Privacy Policy aims to help you understand how we handle your information and your rights related to it. By engaging with our Website, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.