Effective Date: August 2, 2024
Metro Tech News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our readers and website visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.metrotechnews.com (“Site”).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in various ways, including:
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Personal Information: We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us when you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on articles, or contact us.
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Usage Data: We may collect information about your interaction with the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve site performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
- To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services
- To communicate with you, respond to inquiries, and send newsletters or updates
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve user experience
- To protect the security and integrity of our Site
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:
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Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site and providing services to you.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a subpoena or court order.
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Business Transfers: If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Third-Party Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or advertisements that are not operated or controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services, and we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
7. Your Choices
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Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.
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Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our Site.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at https://metrotechnews.com/contact/