Data Sharing Disclosure
Last Updated: December 15, 2024 | Document Reference: /privacy/4-sharing-disclosureQuick Summary: This disclosure details exactly what personal information The Daily Pulse shares with third parties, the business purposes behind each sharing activity, the categories of recipients, and the tools you can use to control or opt out of these practices. We do not sell personal data.
1. Introduction & Scope
This Data Sharing Disclosure is a standalone component of The Daily Pulse’s comprehensive Privacy Policy. It fulfills our commitment to transparency regarding third-party data processing and is aligned with global privacy frameworks including the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and UK Data Protection Act. It applies to all interactions with our digital properties, including desktop/mobile websites, native applications, and newsletter services.
2. What Information We Share
We only share data necessary to deliver, secure, and improve our news services. The categories of information disclosed to third parties include:
- Account & Profile Data: Name, email address, subscription tier, content preferences, and account creation date.
- Usage & Behavioral Data: Articles viewed, reading duration, search queries, feature interactions, and device/app engagement metrics.
- Technical & Device Data: IP address, browser/OS version, device identifiers, cookie data, and security tokens.
- Payment Information: Processed exclusively by PCI-DSS compliant payment gateways. We never share raw PANs (Primary Account Numbers) or CVV codes.
- Location Data: City/region-level data derived from IP geolocation or voluntarily provided for localized news delivery.
3. Third-Party Recipients & Purposes
All data sharing occurs under strict Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) that mandate purpose limitation, data minimization, and security compliance. Below is a breakdown of our primary sharing categories:
| Recipient Category | Primary Purpose | Data Types Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics Providers e.g., Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics |
Site performance monitoring, audience measurement, technical troubleshooting | Usage metrics, device identifiers, aggregated behavioral patterns, anonymized session data |
| Advertising & Verification e.g., Google Ad Manager, IAB partners |
Funding free journalism, campaign measurement, fraud detection | Device IDs, cookies, interest categories, ad impression/click data (no sensitive personal data) |
| Newsletter & CRM Platforms e.g., Mailchimp, Salesforce |
Email delivery, preference management, engagement tracking | Email addresses, subscription status, open/click rates, regional preferences |
| Cloud & Security Infrastructure e.g., AWS, Cloudflare, Stripe |
Hosting, DDoS protection, payment processing, fraud prevention | Server logs, IP addresses, transaction tokens, authentication data |
| Legal & Regulatory Entities Courts, regulators, law enforcement |
Compliance with lawful requests, protecting rights/safety, dispute resolution | Account identifiers, transaction records, IP logs, metadata (only when legally compelled) |
4. Your Rights & Control Mechanisms
We provide multiple avenues to manage, limit, or opt out of data sharing practices:
- Consent Management Platform (CMP): Adjust tracking and advertising preferences via the privacy banner or visit our Cookie Settings page.
- Advertising Opt-Outs: Use industry-standard tools including Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA), Network Advertising Initiative (NAI), and Your Online Choices (EU).
- Account Dashboard: Log in to manage newsletter frequencies, disable personalized content recommendations, or request data portability.
- Statutory Rights: California (CCPA/CPRA), EU/EEA (GDPR), UK (UK GDPR), and Brazil (LGPD) residents may request access, correction, deletion, opt-out of sharing, and appeal adverse decisions. Submit requests via our Privacy Request Portal.
5. Data Security & Vendor Oversight
The Daily Pulse requires all third-party recipients to implement industry-standard safeguards, including TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, AES-256 encryption at rest, role-based access controls, and annual third-party audits. We conduct ongoing vendor risk assessments and reserve the right to terminate contracts that fail to meet our privacy and security benchmarks.
6. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers operate data centers outside your country of residence. When personal data crosses borders, we ensure lawful transfers using recognized mechanisms such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), UK International Data Transfer Addendums (IDTA), and adequacy decisions. Transfers may occur to jurisdictions including the United States, European Union, and Switzerland, all protected by contractual and technical safeguards.
7. Updates to This Disclosure
We may revise this disclosure to reflect changes in our data sharing practices, third-party partnerships, or applicable privacy laws. Material changes will be communicated via email, push notification, or a prominent on-site banner. The revised "Last Updated" date will be displayed at the top of this page.
8. Contact the Privacy Office
If you have questions about this disclosure, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need assistance configuring your sharing preferences, our dedicated Privacy Team is available to help:
The Daily Pulse Privacy Department
📧 Email: privacy@thepulse.news
📞 Phone: +1 (800) 555-0198 (Mon–Fri, 9AM–6PM EST)
📍 Mailing Address: The Daily Pulse, Privacy Office, 123 Media Lane, Suite 400, New York, NY 10001
For security verification, please include your registered email or account ID when submitting requests. We respond within 30 calendar days, or sooner as required by applicable law.