Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. At the Belfast Telegraph, we are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard it. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your data.
Information We Collect
We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:
- Personal Information: When you subscribe, register, or engage with our services, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information.
- Usage Data: We collect information on how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, beacons, and similar technologies to track your activity on our website and hold certain information. This helps us enhance user experience and provide personalized content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- Providing Services: To deliver your requested news, updates, and other content.
- Personalization: To customize your experience based on your interests and preferences.
- Communication: Send you newsletters and promotional materials and respond to your inquiries.
- Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services.
- Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and protect against fraud.
Sharing Your Information
We value your privacy and do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and providing our services under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with regulatory obligations if required by law or to respond to legal processes.
- Business Transfers: Your data may be transferred to the new entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Data Security
We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can request a copy of our personal information about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your data, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us anytime.
To exercise these rights, please get in touch with us at [contact information].
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.