Last updated: 8 Dec, 2025
1. Introduction
At Global Science News (“we”, “us”, “our”), we respect your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit https://globalsciencenews.com/ (the “Site”) or interact with our Services.
By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Information you provide directly
For example, when you:
- Contact us via email or contact form
- Subscribe to a newsletter or updates
- Comment on an article (if comments are enabled)
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you include in your message or comment
2.2 Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Approximate location (country or region, not exact address)
This is typically collected via cookies, analytics tools, or server logs.
2.3 Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., dark mode, language)
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Improve performance and content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Site and Services
- Respond to enquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters or updates you have subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Monitor traffic, usage patterns, and performance
- Detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data.
4. Legal Bases (if applicable, e.g., GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or a region with similar laws, we process your personal data based on:
- Your consent (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter)
- Our legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics, security, improving content)
- Compliance with legal obligations
5. How We Share Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics or similar tools) to understand aggregate usage
- Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide the Services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements
When data is no longer needed, we will delete it or anonymize it where feasible.
7. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Transfers
Your information may be stored and processed in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may differ.
By using the Site, you consent to such transfers, subject to applicable legal safeguards.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights concerning your personal information, such as:
- Access to the information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of your personal data
- Restriction or objection to certain processing
- Data portability
- Withdrawal of consent (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
11. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will adjust the “Last updated” date at the top.
Your continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us at:
Email: contact@globalsciencenews.com