1. Introduction
Brackly NEWS (“we”, “us”, “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
2. Data We Collect
a. Personal Data
- Identity & Contact Data: Name, email address (e.g., from newsletter sign-ups or comments).
- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, browser type/version, device info, time zone, pages visited, referral URLs, etc. (collected via cookies and logs)
b. Aggregated Data
- Non‑identifying data such as analytics on page views or session lengths.
c. Third‑party Data
- From analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp), or social media integrations .
3. How We Collect Data
- Directly: When you comment, subscribe, contact us, or create an account.
- Automatically: Using cookies, tracking scripts, and server logs.
- From Third Parties: For analytics or marketing tools.
4. Use of Your Data
We use personal data to:
- Provide, personalize, and improve our services.
- Manage subscriptions and communications.
- Perform analytics to optimize website functionality.
- Comply with legal obligations and detect misuse.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
- Performance of contract: For account access, newsletter delivery.
- Legitimate interests: For website operation, security, service enhancement.
- Consent: Where required, e.g., for marketing emails, you can revoke consent at any time.
6. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies for:
- Essential site functions (e.g., session management).
- Functionality enhancements (e.g., language preferences).
- Analytics (cookie-based or similar technologies)
You may disable cookies via browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
7. Data Sharing & Transfers
We may share data with:
- Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email platforms).
- Legal/Regulatory bodies where required.
We ensure third parties follow secure practices. Data may be transferred internationally under appropriate safeguards.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill processing purposes, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes—typically up to 6 years for tax/accounting purposes, as relevant. Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your data.
- Restrict or object to our data processing.
- Withdraw consent.
- Receive data portability (where applicable).
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
10. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. We also have protocols for managing breaches and will inform you if required by law.
11. Children
Our site is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their data. If we receive information about a minor without parental consent, we’ll delete it.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be published with an updated “Last updated” date. Please review regularly to stay informed.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights:
Email: [email protected]
Address: Brackly NEWS, Karachi, Pakistan