Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

• Personal Information: When you subscribe to newsletters, contact us, or create an account, we may collect your name, email address, and other optional information you provide.
  
  

• Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect data such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site through analytics tools.
  
  

• Cookies & Tracking: See our Cookie Policy for details.
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

• To send newsletters, updates, or promotions (only if you opt-in).
  
  

• To improve website functionality, performance, and content.
  
  

• To respond to inquiries, applications, or feedback.
  
  

• To personalize user experience, including content recommendations.
  
  

3. Sharing & Disclosure

• We do not sell your personal information.
  
  

• We may share data with trusted service providers (email platforms, analytics tools) solely to provide services on our behalf.
  
  

• We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of HatchetNews.
  
  

4. Data Protection

• We implement reasonable security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data.
  
  

• No system is 100% secure, so users share information at their own risk.
  
  

5. Your Rights

• Access: You can request the data we have about you.
  
  

• Correction: You may update inaccurate or incomplete information.
  
  

• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal data.
  
  

• Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from newsletters or marketing communications at any time.
  
  

6. International Users

• For EU residents: This policy complies with GDPR requirements.
  
  

• For California residents: Your rights under CCPA are respected.
  
  

7. Updates to Privacy Policy

• We may update this policy periodically.
  
  

• Changes will be posted on this page with the effective date.