PRIVACY POLICY

OUR COMMITMENT AND RESPECT FOR YOUR PRIVACY Digital Democracy LLP, having its registered office at [Registered Address], ("we", "us", "our", "Vanilla News")

OUR COMMITMENT AND RESPECT FOR YOUR PRIVACY

Digital Democracy LLP, having its registered office at [Registered Address], ("we", "us", "our", "Vanilla News") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") applies to all products and/or services offered by us to all individuals ("you", "your", "user").

This Policy explains how we collect, receive, store, disclose, share, and use your personal data for the purpose of your participation and consumption of our products and/or services offered by us through our website and/or software application (collectively, "Platform") or during any interaction with us, and how you can exercise your privacy rights.

Before using our Platform or availing any of our products and/or services, you are advised to carefully read this Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not access this Platform. By visiting and/or using our Platform, you are consenting to process your personal data in the manner as set forth in this Policy.

DATA PRIVACY DISCLAIMER The scope of this policy is limited to the product and/or services provided by us. All news content available on the Vanilla News platform is fetched from a curated list of reputed online news publishers. We do not independently verify or confirm the accuracy of the content; our platform serves as a medium for redistributing news articles sourced from reputable organizations.

WHAT PERSONAL DATA DO WE COLLECT ABOUT YOU? When you interact with us, we collect different types of information from you based on the type of interaction. We endeavor to collect only such personal data that is reasonably necessary to perform our services for you. The data we collect may include:

• General Data – your first name, last name, email address.
• Technical and Network Activity Data – your device information, IP address, browser type, operating system, browsing history, search history, and user behavior on our platform.

HOW DO WE COLLECT YOUR PERSONAL DATA? We collect personal data through various means, including but not limited to:

• Directly from you when you access our platform, contact us, or subscribe to our services.
• Automatically through cookies and tracking tools.
• From third-party sources such as analytics providers and advertising networks.

OUR DATA SOURCING POLICY

• All news articles displayed on Vanilla News are sourced from reputed online publishers.
• We ensure that only credible and well-established sources are selected for content distribution.
• Our platform does not verify or authenticate the content; accuracy and validity remain the responsibility of the original publishers.

RESPONSIBILITY & LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

• The news articles shared on our platform are not authored or confirmed by Vanilla News.
• Any information, opinions, or claims within the articles remain solely those of the original publishers.
• Users are encouraged to refer to the original source for verification and additional details.
• If any individual or organization has concerns regarding content, they may reach out to us at editor@vanillanews.com for resolution.

HOW DO WE USE YOUR PERSONAL DATA? We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our services.
• To personalize user experience.
• To communicate updates, marketing messages, and other relevant information.
• To detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent activities and security breaches.

SECURITY MEASURES We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized processing, accidental disclosure, alteration, or misuse. However, due to the inherent nature of the internet, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

YOUR RIGHTS IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PERSONAL DATA You have the following rights concerning your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request details of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: If your data is inaccurate, you can request corrections.
• Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting editor@vanillanews.com.

DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF PERSONAL DATA We may share your data under the following circumstances:

• With service providers and partners who assist us in operating our platform.
• With legal and regulatory authorities if required by law.
• In case of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition.

RETENTION POLICY We will retain your personal data as long as necessary for providing our services and complying with legal obligations. If you request data deletion, we will erase your data unless legally required to retain it.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS & ADVERTISEMENTS Vanilla News may contain links to third-party websites and advertisements. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of these external sites.

CHILDREN’S PRIVACY Our platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will delete it immediately.

CONTACT INFORMATION For any privacy-related concerns, you may contact us at:

Digital Democracy LLP
Email: editor@vanillanews.com

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any significant changes will be notified to users, and the latest version will always be available on our website.

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