Privacy Policy – LLDNews.com
Effective Date: January 5, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to LLDNews.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights as a user of our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Account registration details (name, email address, password)
- Newsletter subscription information
- Comments and feedback submitted on articles
- Contact form submissions
- Survey responses and reader preferences
Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
- Referral sources and navigation patterns
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver news content and personalized experiences
- Send newsletters and updates you’ve subscribed to
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Improve our website functionality and user experience
- Analyze site traffic and reader engagement
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
LLDNews.com uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant advertisements
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We work with third-party service providers for:
- Web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Payment processing
- Email delivery services
- Social media integration
These partners may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We do not control their data practices.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:
- With service providers who assist our operations
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights and prevent fraud
- In connection with business transfers or acquisitions
- With your explicit consent
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Object to certain data processing activities
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@lldnews.com.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
LLDNews.com is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of LLDNews.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@lldnews.com
Address: LLDNews.com Privacy Team
Additional Information for EU/UK Users
Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have additional rights including data portability and the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities. We process your data based on legitimate interests, consent, contractual necessity, or legal obligations.
California Privacy Rights
California residents have specific rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected, to delete personal information, and to opt out of the sale of personal information (which we do not engage in).