Privacy & Data Protection Policy

At The Daily Pulse, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy & Data Protection Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletters, or interact with our services.

This policy applies to all users, visitors, and subscribers of thedailypulse.com and our associated mobile applications. By using our services, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, maintain, and improve our services, as well as to comply with legal obligations. The types of data we collect include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, postal address, payment details, and telephone number provided voluntarily during account registration, newsletter subscription, or purchase of premium content.
• Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and geographic location.
• Cookies & Tracking Data: Information gathered through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to analyze usage patterns and personalize content.
• Communication Data: Records of your correspondence with us, including customer support inquiries, feedback, and survey responses.

3. How We Use Your Data

We utilize the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Delivering news content and ensuring account functionality
• Processing subscriptions, payments, and billing
• Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional communications (with explicit consent)
• Personalizing your reading experience and recommending relevant articles
• Analyzing site performance and conducting audience research
• Preventing fraud, securing our platforms, and enforcing our Terms of Service
• Complying with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

4. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or delivering newsletters, bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.
• Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information with specific third parties.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze traffic, and remember your preferences. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our on-site consent banner.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality (e.g., login sessions, security)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and display preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (opt-out available)

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption (TLS/SSL), secure server infrastructure, regular security audits, and strict access controls. While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access, update, or correct your personal information
• Request deletion of your data (where legally permissible)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Object to or restrict certain data processing activities
• Data portability (request a copy of your data in a structured format)
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, we will take immediate steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with personal information should contact us immediately.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy & Data Protection Policy or our data practices, please reach out to our Data Protection Officer:

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.