Effective Date: 12 August 2024
Welcome to VirulNews.com. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using our site, you consent to the practices described herein.
Who we are
Suggested text: Our website address is: https://www.virulnews.com.
Comments
Suggested text: When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
Suggested text: If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
Suggested text: If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Suggested text: Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
Suggested text: If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
Suggested text: If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text: Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
- Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you subscribe to our newsletter, participate in surveys, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.
- Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data. This helps us understand how our site is used and improve its functionality.
How We Use Your Information
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to operate and enhance our website, deliver content, and respond to your inquiries.
- To Communicate with You: We may use your email address to send you updates, newsletters, or promotional materials if you have opted in to receive them. You can opt-out at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in these communications.
- For Analytics and Research: We use non-personal information to analyze trends, administer the site, and gather demographic information to improve our services.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or any form of asset sale, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Despite these measures, no online transmission or storage system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
- Access and Update: You can access and update your personal information by contacting us directly.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the instructions provided in those emails.
- Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
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.
Thank you for visiting VirulNews.com.