Effective Date: 25th November
Welcome to TheLLV News. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. By accessing or using TheLLV News, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Who We Are
TheLLV News is a fact-checking, trending news reporting, and analysis platform focusing on geopolitics and current affairs. We provide original content as well as republished and researched content from public domains. Our website monetizes using third-party services like Google AdSense, Amazon Affiliate, and others to deliver a personalized and user-friendly experience.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why We Collect It
We collect personal and non-personal data for various purposes, including improving user experience, ensuring security, and monetizing content through third-party services.
Personal Data
We collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any details you voluntarily provide via contact forms, comments, or newsletter subscriptions.
Non-Personal Data
We collect non-personal data automatically, including:
- IP address.
- Browser type and operating system.
- Referring and exit pages.
- Analytics and browsing behavior.
We use this data to enhance website performance, analyze user behavior, and display relevant advertisements.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
- An anonymized string created from your email address (hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here.
Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact Forms
When you use contact forms, we collect your name, email address, and message content to address your inquiries or requests. This data is used strictly for communication purposes and is not shared with third parties.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance your browsing experience.
- Remember your preferences and settings.
- Deliver targeted ads through services like Google AdSense and Amazon Affiliates.
You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, but doing so may affect the website’s functionality.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics and other similar tools to monitor and analyze website performance. These tools may collect data on:
- Pages visited.
- Time spent on the website.
- Referring URLs.
This information is used to understand user behavior and improve content delivery.
Who We Share Your Data With
We share data with third-party services for the following purposes:
- Advertising: Google AdSense and other ad networks to deliver personalized ads.
- Affiliate Marketing: Amazon Affiliates to track clicks and purchases made via our links.
- Analytics: Google Analytics for monitoring traffic and user engagement.
These third parties may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect data about your activities.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
For users who register on our website (if applicable), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile until requested for deletion.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments on this site, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request the deletion of any personal data we hold. This excludes data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Additionally, data shared with third-party advertisers or affiliates is subject to their respective privacy policies.
Contact Information
For privacy-specific concerns, please reach out to us:
- Email: privacy@thellv.com
- Mailing Address: [Insert Address]
Additional Information
How We Protect Your Data
We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly and take necessary steps to mitigate the breach, including:
- Informing relevant authorities.
- Securing affected systems.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
We may receive aggregate and anonymized data from third-party advertising and analytics partners to enhance content delivery and advertising strategies.
What Automated Decision Making and/or Profiling We Do with User Data
We may use automated tools to analyze user behavior and deliver targeted advertisements or recommended content based on your preferences.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements
As a monetized news website, we comply with all applicable industry regulations, including those related to advertising, data privacy, and user consent