Privacy Policy for BitTorrentNews.com
1. Introduction
At BitTorrentNews.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we are deeply committed to safeguarding your personal data and upholding your privacy rights. We believe that data protection and transparency are fundamental to how we operate. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our website, services, and digital platforms. Users from the European Economic Area (EEA) and California (USA) are offered specific rights and choices in accordance with applicable privacy laws including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of BitTorrentNews.com and to the personal data collected through our website and related services. For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, BitTorrentNews.com is the data controller of your personal information. We determine the purposes and means of processing your personal data.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:
a) Usage Data
Includes data about how you use our website, such as browser type, IP address, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and interaction with site elements. This information helps improve site functionality and user experience.
b) Account Data
Includes personal information you provide when creating or maintaining an account: your full name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
c) Profile Data
Includes your preferences, language settings, saved interests, purchase history, and behavioral data collected via interactions with our services.
d) Communication Data
Includes messages, inquiries, support requests, email correspondence, and contact history with our customer service team.
e) Technical Data
Includes information about the device and operating system used to access BitTorrentNews.com, browser settings/configurations, network information, and other system diagnostics.
f) Transaction Data
Includes records of payments made for services or products, delivery details, billing addresses, payment method data (excluding full card numbers, which are processed by secure third-party payment providers).
g) Preference Data
Includes records of marketing preferences, user consents, and expressed interests regarding receiving newsletters, product alerts, or promotional content.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We only process your personal data where we have a valid legal basis under applicable legislation. These include:
– Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to the processing (e.g. subscribing to newsletters).
– Contractual Necessity: Where processing is necessary to perform a contract with you (e.g. fulfilling an order).
– Legal Obligation: Where we are required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
– Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests as a business, and your rights do not override those interests (e.g. analytics and website improvement).
5. Your Rights
If you reside in the EEA or California, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include:
– Right to Access: Request information about the categories of personal data we hold and how it is processed.
– Right to Rectification: Request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
– Right to Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly-used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We employ industry-standard technical and organizational measures to ensure a high level of security for your personal data. These measures include:
– Data encryption (in transit and at rest)
– Strict access controls and authentication measures
– Regular security audits and system testing
– Secure data backups
– Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
– Secure hosting environments with continuous monitoring
Despite our efforts, no system can be completely secure. Users are encouraged to take personal precautions when accessing online services.
7. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside our primary operating country, your data may be transferred to, stored, or processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure that such transfers comply with the GDPR, including through the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or other appropriate legal mechanisms to provide adequate safeguards for international transfers.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, and in accordance with applicable legal obligations. Data retention periods include:
– Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active and up to 6 years after closure.
– Communication Data: Retained for a maximum of 3 years from date of last contact.
– Transaction Data: Retained for 7 years for audit and compliance purposes.
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained up to 24 months for analytics and service improvement.
– Marketing and Preference Data: Retained until you opt-out or withdraw consent.
9. Cookie Policy
BitTorrentNews.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Categories of cookies include:
– Essential Cookies: Required for core functionalities like security and session management.
– Functional Cookies: Enable user preferences and enhanced features such as language settings and remembering login sessions.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior (e.g. page visits, interaction heatmaps).
– Performance Cookies: Track loading speeds and response rates to diagnose errors and optimize performance.
10. Cookie Management & Regulatory Compliance
We provide users with the ability to manage cookie preferences directly through our cookie consent banner upon first visit and in your browser settings. In jurisdictions governed by GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to:
– Opt-in to non-essential cookies via affirmative consent (GDPR)
– Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal data (CCPA)
– Withdraw cookie consent at any time
– Be informed about cookie usage and tracking technologies
For more information or to exercise cookie-related rights, please visit our Cookie Management Page or contact us directly.
11. Children’s Privacy
BitTorrentNews.com does not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such data has been collected inadvertently, we will take immediate steps to delete that data from our systems. Parents or guardians who believe their child has submitted personal data may contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We may modify or update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices or legal requirements. Any material changes will be communicated via prominent notices on BitTorrentNews.com or by contacting you directly when required by law. Continued use of our services signifies your understanding and agreement with the updated terms.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, you can contact our privacy team at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://bittorrentnews.com
We are committed to responding to valid privacy concerns in a timely and respectful manner. We may request verification of your identity before fulfilling certain requests.
BitTorrentNews.com is committed to full compliance with the GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws. We encourage users to exercise their rights and reach out to us with any privacy-related inquiries.