1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or comment on articles, we may collect your name, email address, and username.
• Contact Information: If you contact us via email or forms, we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
• Social Media Interactions: If you log in using Facebook or interact with our Facebook plugins (e.g., "Like" or "Share" buttons), we may collect your Facebook profile name, email, or other data you authorize Facebook to share, as permitted by your Facebook settings.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and articles read.
• Device Information: We collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and pixels (including Facebook Pixel for retargeting) to track your activity, personalize content, and serve targeted ads. Cookies may include session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (stored until expiration or deletion).

c. Information from Third Parties

• Social Media Platforms: If you use Facebook to log in or interact with our content, we receive limited information from Meta, such as your public profile data, subject to your privacy settings.
• Analytics Providers: We use tools like Google Analytics to collect aggregated data about website usage.
• Advertising Partners: We may receive demographic or interest-based data from ad partners, including Facebook, to deliver targeted ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To provide and personalize our news content, manage your account, and send newsletters.
• Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our services.
• Advertising: To serve personalized ads, including retargeting via Facebook Pixel, based on your interests.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send updates.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors (e.g., hosting, analytics, or email services) who process data on our behalf.
• Advertising Partners: Partners like Facebook for targeted advertising, subject to your consent where required.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver targeted ads. These include:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., remembering login status).
• Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Enable personalized ads, including via Facebook Pixel.

You can manage cookies through our cookie consent banner, your browser settings, or by opting out of targeted ads via:

• Your Online Choices for EU users.
• The “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link in our website footer for California residents.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (see Data Deletion Instructions).
• Opt-Out: Opt out of targeted advertising or data sharing.
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
• Object to Processing: Object to certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@chroniclevoice.com or follow the Data Deletion Instructions. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law).

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, or share.
• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (via the “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link).
• Request deletion of your data.
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights.

EU/UK Residents

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the rights listed above, plus the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., the Irish Data Protection Commission).

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. For example:

• Account data is retained until you request deletion or your account becomes inactive for 2 years.
• Usage data is retained for 12 months for analytics purposes.
• Newsletter subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Data Security

We use industry-standard security measures, including HTTPS encryption, to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure compliance with GDPR and other applicable laws for international transfers through standard contractual clauses.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). If we learn we have collected data from a child under these ages, we will delete it immediately. Contact us at contact@chroniclevoice.com if you believe we have such data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you via email or a website notice. The updated policy will be effective as of the date posted.

11. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at: