1. Introduction
GOT News ("we," "our," or "us"), operated by GOT Connections, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at got-news.app and use our services.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: name, email address, and password when you create an account
- Newsletter subscription: email address, first name, and last name when you subscribe
- Article submissions: name, email, phone number, and content you submit
- Contact information: any details you provide when reaching out to us
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: pages visited, articles read, time spent on pages
- Device information: browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Log data: IP address, access times, referring URLs
- Cookies and similar technologies for site functionality and analytics
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our news platform
- Send you our biweekly newsletter (if subscribed)
- Process and review article submissions
- Personalize your experience on our platform
- Communicate with you about updates, announcements, and community news
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our content and services
- Protect against unauthorized access and ensure platform security
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- Service providers: Third-party services that help us operate our platform (hosting, email delivery, CRM management)
- GOT Connections family: Our affiliated organizations (GOT Donations, GOT Social) for community coordination, only with your consent
- Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of GOT News, our users, or the public
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data, including encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), secure password hashing, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Object to processing of your personal data
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
7. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our platform. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website.
8. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to external news sources and third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. 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 data, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: