Effective Date: March 28, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to UrbanCelebrityNews.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Protecting your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our services, or interact with our content.
By accessing or using UrbanCelebrityNews.com, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site immediately.
2. Information We Collect
2.1. Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you provide, including but not limited to:
- Name and email address when you subscribe to newsletters or submit inquiries
- Comments, feedback, or other content submitted to the website
- Information provided when submitting press releases, guest posts, or news tips
2.2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Date, time, and pages visited
- Referral sources (e.g., search engines, social media, or other websites)
- Click and engagement data for analytics purposes
2.3. Third-Party Data
If you interact with our website via third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, Google), those platforms may share public profile data with us based on their privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver and improve our website content and user experience
- Respond to inquiries, comments, or requests
- Analyze website traffic and engagement metrics
- Prevent fraud, spam, and security threats
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance and load speed
- Store user preferences and authentication details
- Provide personalized advertising (Google AdSense, affiliate links)
- Analyze traffic through Google Analytics and similar tools
Users can manage or disable cookies via browser settings. However, some site functions may be limited if cookies are disabled.
5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We may share data with:
- Service providers who assist with website hosting, analytics, and security
- Law enforcement agencies if required by law or legal process
- Advertising and analytics partners for tailored content and ad delivery
We ensure all third-party services comply with applicable data protection laws.
6. Data Protection and Security
We implement security measures to safeguard personal information, including:
- Secure servers and encryption technologies
- Access controls and authentication protocols
- Regular monitoring for potential security risks
However, no data transmission is completely secure. Users share information at their own risk.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1. GDPR (European Users)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data
- Object to processing or restrict data use
- Withdraw consent for data collection
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
7.2. CCPA (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request details on data collected and how it is used
- Opt out of data sharing with third parties
- Request deletion of your personal information
To make a request, contact [email protected].
8. Children’s Privacy
UrbanCelebrityNews.com does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). If we discover any such data has been collected, we will delete it immediately.
9. DMCA and Copyright Policy
If you believe your copyrighted content has been used on our website without authorization, contact us at [email protected] with the following:
- A description of the copyrighted work
- A link to the infringing material
- Your contact information and a statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
We will investigate and take appropriate action in compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
10. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, you may contact us via email:
11. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Last updated: March 28, 2025
