Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines how DatingNews.com (referred to as “DatingNews,” “the Platform,” “Website”, “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you access DatingNews.com and any related services (collectively, the “Services”). By continuing to use the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This Policy applies solely to our Platform and the way we manage data within it. It does not extend to third-party websites that may be accessible through links on our pages. Such external sites are governed by their own privacy policies, which explain how they handle your personal information.

Please note that our Website is eligible for users aged 18 and older. By using this Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or are the legal guardian of a minor accessing the site. If we discover that we have unintentionally collected personal information from someone under 18, we will promptly delete it. If you become aware of any such data collection, please notify us immediately at https://thedatedigest.com/contact-us/ so we can take swift action to remove the information.

Data Controller

For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, DatingNews acts as the “data controller” (or its equivalent) with respect to personal information collected through the Service. This means that we are responsible for deciding why and how such information is processed. This Privacy Policy applies only in situations where DatingNews operates in this capacity.

Information we collect

We gather and process the following categories of information about you:

1. Information You Provide to Us

This includes details you share directly with us, whether by completing forms on our Website, creating an account on our Website, emailing us, or communicating with us through other channels.

The personal data you choose to share may include (without limitation) your name, postal address, email address, and telephone number.

2. Information We Automatically Collect
Each time you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information, such as:

  • technical details including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, login credentials, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in details, operating system, platform, and device used to access the Website; and
  • information about your interactions with the Website, including full Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), clickstream data to, through, and from the Site (with date and time), content or products viewed or searched for, individual pages visited, response times, duration and number of visits, interaction data (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse movements), navigation methods away from pages, and phone numbers used to contact our support team.

3. Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you if you use any of our other websites or services. Additionally, we work with trusted third-party partners such as advertising networks, analytics providers, and search information providers who may share relevant data with us.
Please be aware that these third parties maintain their own privacy policies, which govern how they collect, use, and share your information, including options for opting out of specific practices. DatingNews’ Privacy Policy does not apply to those external websites or services, and we are not responsible for their data-handling practices or activities.

Cookies 

DatingNews.com uses small text files known as “cookies,” which are stored on your device when you access the site. These files help us remember certain user actions and preferences over time, enabling the website to function properly and provide you with a reliable experience.

Types of cookies we utilize and their purposes:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies. These cookies are essential for the operation of the Site and enable features such as secure login, navigation, and access to core functionality.
  2. Performance and Analytics Cookies. We use tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Hotjar, and Microsoft Clarity to collect information about how visitors use our Site. This helps us understand traffic patterns, measure the effectiveness of our content, and improve the design and usability of our pages.
  3. Functionality Cookies. These cookies remember your choices and preference, for example, your newsletter subscription settings so that we can provide a more personalized experience.
  4. Security and Fraud-Prevention Cookies. Certain cookies are used to help us detect, investigate, and prevent suspicious or fraudulent activities and to maintain the safety and integrity of our Site.

Your consent to the use of these cookies is requested through an explicit opt-in mechanism, presented in the form of an “I agree” button within the cookie banner when you first visit the site.

Please note that you remain in control of cookie management through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, restricting essential cookies may impact the proper functionality and performance of the website.

How we use Personal Data 

In line with the principles of data minimization and purpose limitation, we may collect and combine personal data from our Website and other sources to deliver, personalize, and improve our services. This helps us better understand how users interact with our platform and the content, services, or communities that may interest them.

Personal data may be used for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery. To provide, maintain, and improve the features, content, and services available on the Website.
  • Platform Improvement. To analyze user activity and behavior in order to optimize performance and develop new features.
  • Marketing and Advertising. To facilitate relevant advertising by connecting advertisers and publishers, including targeted ads across devices and platforms, based on activity, inferred interests, and geolocation data.
  • Security and Protection. To prevent fraud, misuse, and unlawful activities, and to safeguard the integrity of the platform.
  • User Communications. To send important notices and service-related updates.
  • Customer Support. To respond to inquiries and provide assistance.
  • Legal Compliance. To fulfill legal or regulatory obligations.

If we ever intend to use your personal data for a purpose different from the one for which it was originally collected, we will notify you in advance and only proceed where permitted by law or with your explicit, informed consent.

Personal Data Retention 

We handle the storage and protection of personal data with the highest level of care. Data is retained using a combination of technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss. These safeguards include:

  • storing personal data in secure systems that comply with recognized industry security standards,
  • restricting access to authorized staff only, based on a clear need-to-know basis, and
  • applying encryption and other security measures where appropriate to protect confidentiality.

We are committed to ensuring that retained personal data remains accurate and up to date. If you become aware of any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us so we can make the necessary corrections.

Legal Basis for Processing

For Users in the European Economic Area (EEA):
If you are located in the EEA, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

  • Consent. When you have given us clear permission to process your data for a specific purpose.
  • Contractual necessity. When processing is required to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into a contract.
  • Legitimate interests. When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests or those of a third party, provided that such interests are not outweighed by your fundamental rights and freedoms.

For Users in California:
In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the following rights regarding their personal information:

  • Right to Know: to be informed about the categories of personal data we collect, the purposes for its use, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
  • Right to Access: to request disclosure of the specific personal data we have collected about you.
  • Right to Deletion: to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions provided by law.
  • Right to Correct: to request that we rectify inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: although we do not sell personal data as defined under the CCPA, you may still opt out of certain types of data sharing for targeted advertising.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: you will not be penalized or treated differently for exercising your privacy rights.

California residents can exercise these rights by contacting us at https://thedatedigest.com/contact-us/ . Please note that we do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA.

Privacy Policy Updates and Contact Information

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data-handling practices, operational needs, or legal requirements. The latest version of this Privacy Policy will always be available on this page. By continuing to use our website or services after the updated Policy becomes effective, you agree to the revised terms.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or about how we collect, use, or store your personal information, please feel free to contact us.

DatingNews.com
602 S Main Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
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