COOKIES & DATA PROTECTION COMPLIANCE

Terms of Use for VanillaNews.com

1. Introduction Welcome to VanillaNews.com (the “Website”), owned and operated by Digital Democracy LLP (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (the “Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use this Website.

These Terms govern your access to and use of the Website, including any content, functionality, and services offered through VanillaNews.com. Your continued use of the Website constitutes your agreement to comply with these Terms.

This agreement establishes the legal relationship between you and VanillaNews.com, setting out your rights and obligations when using our platform. Our goal is to maintain a safe, informative, and engaging environment for users worldwide. We strongly encourage you to read these Terms carefully to understand your responsibilities and rights while using our Website. The services provided through VanillaNews.com are subject to these Terms, and by continuing to use our platform, you acknowledge and accept this binding agreement.

Cookie and Digital Information Policy

1. Introduction This Cookie and Digital Information Policy (“Policy”) explains how VanillaNews.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies, tracking technologies, and digital data to enhance user experience, ensure security, and improve our services. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies and other digital tracking methods as outlined in this Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency regarding how we collect and process your digital information. This Policy details what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your personal data.

2. What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device, improve user experience, and provide analytical data. Cookies can be categorized as:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly, such as authentication and security.
  • Performance Cookies: Collect information about how users interact with the website, improving performance.
  • Functional Cookies: Enable website personalization, such as remembering login details or language preferences.
  • Advertising and Tracking Cookies: Used by third parties to deliver personalized advertisements and track user activity across websites.

3. How We Use Cookies VanillaNews.com uses cookies to:

  • Enhance website functionality and ensure security.
  • Analyze website performance and user engagement.
  • Provide personalized content and advertisements.
  • Improve user experience by remembering preferences and login details.

By using our website, you consent to the use of these cookies unless you choose to disable them through your browser settings.

4. Types of Digital Information We Collect Apart from cookies, we collect the following digital data:

  • IP Addresses: Used for security, fraud prevention, and analytics.
  • Device Information: Including browser type, operating system, and screen resolution.
  • User Behavior: Pages visited, time spent on the website, and interactions with content.
  • Third-Party Tracking: We use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to gather usage statistics.

5. Managing Cookies and Data Collection Preferences Users have the right to control how their data is collected and used. You can manage cookies through your browser settings by:

  • Blocking or deleting cookies from your browser.
  • Adjusting privacy settings to restrict cookie usage.
  • Opting out of targeted advertisements through industry tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance.

Disabling cookies may impact website functionality, but essential services will remain accessible.

6. Third-Party Cookies and Tracking Technologies We collaborate with third-party service providers who may place cookies on your device. These third parties include:

  • Advertising Networks: To deliver targeted ads based on browsing behavior.
  • Analytics Providers: To analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
  • Social Media Platforms: If you interact with embedded social media content, cookies may be set by these platforms.

Users should review third-party privacy policies for more details on their data collection practices.

7. Data Retention and Security We retain digital information for as long as necessary to fulfill our business and legal obligations. Our security measures include:

  • Encryption protocols to safeguard user data.
  • Firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
  • Regular audits to monitor security vulnerabilities.

Despite our efforts, no method of data transmission is 100% secure. Users should take precautions by using strong passwords and updating security settings.

8. Your Rights Over Digital Information Users have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete their data upon request.
  • Opt-out of data tracking and targeted advertising.
  • File complaints if they believe their privacy rights have been violated.

For any data-related inquiries, users can contact us at teamvanillanews@gmail.com.

9. Updates to This Policy We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, laws, or business practices. Users are encouraged to review this page regularly to stay informed.

10. Contact Information For questions about this Policy, please contact: Email: teamvanillanews@gmail.com Company: Digital Democracy LLP Website: VanillaNews.com

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to this Cookie and Digital Information Policy.