Privacy Policy

Welcome to The Code News (thecodenews.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website.

By accessing or using The Code News, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process different types of information, including:

a. Personal Information (Collected with Consent)
  • Name (if you subscribe to newsletters or contact us)
  • Email address (for communication and subscription services)
  • IP address (for security and analytics)
b. Automatically Collected Information
  • Device & Browser Information (to improve compatibility)
  • Log Data (such as IP address, timestamps, referring/exit pages)
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies (for user experience and analytics)
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process personal data based on:
✔ Consent – When you subscribe or provide information.
✔ Legitimate Interest – To improve content and ensure security.
✔ Legal Obligation – If required by law enforcement.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:
✅ Provide and improve our news content.
✅ Respond to inquiries and support requests.
✅ Send newsletters and updates (only if subscribed).
✅ Analyze website traffic and user behavior.
✅ Comply with legal and security requirements.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it with:

🔹 Service Providers – Trusted third parties for website hosting, email marketing, and analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
🔹 Advertising Partners – To deliver relevant ads based on your preferences.
🔹 Legal Compliance – If required by law or regulatory authorities.

5. Advertising Partners Disclosure

We may partner with third-party advertising services, such as Google AdSense, which may use cookies and tracking technologies to display relevant ads.

These third-party ad networks may collect information such as:
📌 Your browsing behavior on The Code News
📌 General location data
📌 Interaction with advertisements

You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can accept, decline, or customize cookie settings via your browser.

Types of Cookies We Use:

🍪 Essential Cookies – Necessary for website functionality.
📊 Analytics Cookies – Track site performance (Google Analytics, etc.).
🎯 Advertising Cookies – Used for personalized ads and marketing.

To manage your cookie preferences, adjust your browser settings or use our Cookie Settings Panel.

7. Data Retention Policy

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • User Data (e.g., subscriptions, contact requests): Retained until you request deletion.
  • Log Data & Analytics: Retained for 12 months to monitor site performance.
  • Cookies & Tracking Data: Retention depends on browser settings (typically 30–90 days).

You may request data deletion by contacting us at [email protected].

8. Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA

If you are located in Europe (GDPR) or California (CCPA), you have the right to:

✔ Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
✔ Correct – Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
✔ Delete – Request deletion of your personal data.
✔ Restrict Processing – Limit how we process your data.
✔ Object to Processing – Stop data processing in certain cases.
✔ Data Portability – Receive a copy of your data in a portable format.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To request access, correction, or deletion of your data, contact us at [email protected].

If you are a California resident, you can opt out of data sharing by emailing [email protected] with the subject “CCPA Opt-Out Request.”

9. Third-Party Links & External Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or data practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

10. Data Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect your personal data, including:
🔐 Secure servers and encryption.
🔐 Limited access to authorized personnel.
🔐 Regular security audits.

However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here, with an updated “Last Revised” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: thecodenews.com