Overview
GlintNews (operated by Glintnews Global Limited) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at glintnews.com, use our mobile applications, or interact with our content and services.
By accessing or using GlintNews, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.
Short version: We collect only what we need to provide you with a quality news experience. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. You are always in control of your information.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our platform.
| Type | Examples | How Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Data | Name, email address, username | When you register or subscribe |
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time on site, links clicked | Automatically via analytics tools |
| Device Data | IP address, browser type, OS, device ID | Automatically on each visit |
| Communication Data | Messages, feedback, comments submitted | When you contact us or comment |
| Preference Data | Newsletter preferences, saved articles | When you set preferences |
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, financial account details, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or religious beliefs unless you voluntarily provide such data in comments or submissions.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain our website and deliver news content to you
- To send newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
- To personalise your experience and remember your preferences
- To analyse how our platform is used and improve our services
- To respond to your enquiries, comments, and feedback
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- To comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
- To serve contextually relevant advertising (see Cookies section)
We rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data: your consent (e.g. newsletter sign-up), our legitimate interests (e.g. analytics, security), and compliance with legal obligations.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on GlintNews. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us recognise you across visits.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable core site functionality (login sessions, preferences) | Session |
| Analytics | Understand how visitors use the site (Google Analytics) | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising | Serve relevant ads via Google AdSense and partners | Up to 1 year |
| Social Media | Enable content sharing to social platforms | Varies |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. You may also opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Third-Party Services
We work with trusted third-party services to operate GlintNews. These parties may receive certain data necessary to provide their services:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
- Google AdSense — advertising delivery
- YouTube — embedded video content
- Social media platforms — content sharing widgets
- Email service providers — newsletter delivery
Each third party is governed by their own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by GlintNews. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
- Account data is retained while your account is active and for up to 12 months after deletion
- Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
- Comment and submission data is retained for up to 3 years
- Legal and compliance records may be retained for up to 7 years
When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to Correction — request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to Deletion — request that we delete your personal data
- Right to Object — object to how we process your data in certain circumstances
- Right to Portability — request your data in a portable, machine-readable format
- Right to Withdraw Consent — withdraw consent at any time for processing based on consent
- Right to Opt Out of Marketing — unsubscribe from newsletters at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
GlintNews is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information from our servers.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against accidental loss, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our site
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular security reviews and vulnerability assessments
- Secure data storage with access controls
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of GlintNews after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: glintnews.com
- Organisation: Glintnews Global Limited
We are committed to resolving any complaints or concerns about our privacy practices promptly and transparently.
