At newssprout.net, your privacy is paramount. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, maintain, and disclose information collected from users (each, a "User") of the newssprout.net website ("Site"). This policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by NewsSprout, covering topics such as Business Trends, Technology & Innovation, Finance & Markets, and Leadership & Insight. By using our Site, you are agreeing to the practices described in this policy.
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.
We may also collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users' means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information. This helps us understand visitor behavior for better content delivery across Business Trends, Technology & Innovation, Finance & Markets, and Leadership & Insight articles.
newssprout.net collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:
Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about you. You may choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly. These cookies help us deliver more relevant content, especially in specific categories like Finance & Markets or Technology & Innovation.
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site. This commitment extends to all data, whether related to personal browsing or subscriptions for Leadership & Insight discussions.
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Users may find advertising or other content on our Site that link to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from our Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies. We encourage users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information, especially when exploring nuanced topics within Business Trends.
If you prefer not to receive personalized advertisements based on your browsing activity, you can opt-out of many ad networks. For further information and to manage your preferences, please visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's consumer opt-out page at https://digitaladvertisingalliance.org/.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:
If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact page.
newssprout.net has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications. Continued use of the Site after any such changes shall constitute your consent to such changes.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please do not hesitate to contact us at Contact Page.