Do Not Sell My Personal Information
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Your Privacy Rights
Under various privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar regulations, you have the right to control how your personal information is used and shared.
Our Commitment
We Do Not Sell Personal Information
ImpaxNews does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes. This commitment applies to all users regardless of location.
What We Mean by "Sell"
Under privacy laws, "selling" personal information means disclosing it to third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration. We want to be clear about our practices:
- We do not receive money in exchange for sharing your personal data
- We do not trade personal information for services or other benefits
- We do not provide personal data to data brokers or aggregators
- We do not sell contact lists or user profiles
Information Sharing We Do Practice
Service Providers
We share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website:
- Analytics Services: To understand website usage and improve user experience
- Email Services: To deliver newsletters and communications
- Hosting Providers: To maintain website functionality and security
- Security Services: To protect against fraud and cyber threats
Legal Requirements
We may share information when required by law:
- Court orders or legal subpoenas
- Government investigations or regulatory requests
- Emergency situations involving safety or security
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Advertising and Cookies
Targeted Advertising
While we don't sell personal information, we do work with advertising partners who may:
- Use cookies to show you relevant advertisements
- Collect information about your browsing behavior
- Create advertising profiles based on your interests
Your Advertising Choices
You can control targeted advertising through:
- Cookie Settings: Manage cookies through your browser preferences
- Opt-Out Tools: Use industry opt-out mechanisms like DAA or NAI
- Ad Blockers: Install ad-blocking software (may affect site functionality)
- Privacy Settings: Adjust privacy settings on social media platforms
Your Rights Under Privacy Laws
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights:
- Right to Know: Request information about personal data collection and use
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (though we don't sell it)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of privacy choices
Other Jurisdictions
Residents of other locations may have similar rights under local privacy laws:
- GDPR (EU/UK): Right to access, rectification, erasure, and data portability
- Other State Laws: Similar protections in Virginia, Colorado, and other states
- International Laws: Rights under applicable privacy regulations worldwide
How to Exercise Your Rights
Contact Methods
To exercise your privacy rights or ask questions:
Email: editor@impaxnews.com
Subject: Privacy Rights Request
Response Time: Within 45 days of verification
Verification Process
To protect your privacy, we may need to verify your identity before processing requests:
- Confirmation of email address or account information
- Additional verification for sensitive requests
- Protection against fraudulent requests
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect, use, or sell personal information from children under 16 years of age. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in privacy laws or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the effective date clearly marked.
More Information
For detailed information about our privacy practices, please see our complete Privacy Policy. For questions about advertising, see our Advertising Disclosure.