Data Usage Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Introduction

ImpaxNews is committed to responsible data handling and transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Data Usage Policy explains our practices in detail.

Data We Collect

Information You Provide

Newsletter Subscriptions: Email addresses and communication preferences
Contact Information: Name, email, and messages when you contact us
User Feedback: Comments, suggestions, and survey responses
Account Information: Registration details if you create an account

Automatically Collected Data

Reading Behavior: Articles read, time spent, reading preferences
Technical Information: Browser type, device information, IP address
Website Analytics: Page views, click patterns, navigation paths
Performance Data: Loading times, error reports, usage statistics

How We Use Your Data

Content Personalization

We use your reading preferences and behavior to:

Recommend relevant articles and topics
Customize newsletter content to your interests
Improve content discovery and navigation
Optimize article presentation for your device

Service Improvement

Website Performance: Optimize loading speeds and user experience
Content Strategy: Understand reader interests to guide editorial decisions
Technical Development: Identify and fix bugs, improve functionality
Quality Assurance: Monitor service reliability and accessibility

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Personal Data

ImpaxNews never sells, rents, or trades your personal information to third parties for commercial gain.

Limited Sharing Scenarios

Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our website (analytics, hosting, email services)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
Safety and Security: To protect users, prevent fraud, or address security issues
Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Security Measures

Encryption: Data transmitted and stored using industry-standard encryption
Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on need-to-know basis
Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
Staff Training: Regular training on data protection and privacy practices

Data Retention

Active Accounts: Data retained while account is active and for reasonable period after
Analytics Data: Aggregated analytics data retained for up to 26 months
Communication Records: Customer service interactions kept for 3 years
Legal Requirements: Some data retained longer when required by law

Your Data Rights

Access: Request information about data we have collected
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
Deletion: Request removal of your personal data
Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
Standard contractual clauses with service providers
Binding corporate rules where applicable

Contact Us About Your Data

For questions about your data or to exercise your rights:
Email: editor@impaxnews.com
Subject: Data Usage Inquiry
Response Time: Within 72 hours