Effective Date: 07/11/2025
Website:https://snipenews.com
Company Name: Snipe News
Contact Email: contact@snipenews.com
1. Introduction
Snipe News (“we”, “our”, “us”) operates https://snipenews.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with:
- UK GDPR
- Data Protection Act 2018
- EU GDPR (where applicable)
- PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations)
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of data:
A. Personal Data You Provide Voluntarily
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details (if submitted via contact form)
- Information submitted in comments or correspondence
B. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visit
- Time spent on pages
- Click behaviour
This data is collected through cookies, analytics tools, and advertising technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Website
- Improve user experience
- Monitor traffic and analytics
- Respond to inquiries
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
- Deliver personalised advertising
4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU Users)
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Consent (e.g., cookie consent, newsletter sign-up)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, analytics)
- Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with laws)
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Store user preferences
- Analyse traffic
- Deliver personalised advertisements
- Track website performance
Types of Cookies Used:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for website functionality.
Performance Cookies
Used to analyse how visitors use the site.
Advertising Cookies
Used by advertising partners to show relevant ads.
Users can manage cookie preferences via their browser settings or through our cookie consent banner.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor and analyse data, including:
- Google Analytics
- Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense, Adsterra, Ezoic, Media.net, etc.)
- Hosting providers
- CDN providers
- Email marketing platforms (if applicable)
These third parties may use cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads and measure performance.
We do not control third-party privacy practices. Please review their respective privacy policies.
7. Advertising and Third-Party Ads
We may display third-party advertisements.
Advertising partners may:
- Use cookies
- Use web beacons
- Collect device identifiers
- Track user behaviour across websites
This allows advertisers to provide targeted advertisements based on browsing history.
You can opt out of personalised advertising through:
- Your browser settings
- Google Ads Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy
- Comply with legal requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months unless otherwise required.
9. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with:
- Service providers
- Advertising partners
- Analytics providers
- Legal authorities when required by law
All third parties are required to respect data security and comply with applicable laws.
10. International Transfers
Your information may be transferred outside the UK or EU.
Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses
- Adequacy decisions
- Approved transfer mechanisms
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- SSL encryption
- Secure hosting environments
- Restricted access controls
- Regular software updates
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
12. Your Data Protection Rights (UK & EU Users)
Under data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, contact us at: contact@snipenews.com
13. Children’s Privacy
Snipe News does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
14. External Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
We encourage users to review privacy policies of external sites.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
16. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Snipe News
Email: contact@snipenews.com
Website: https://snipenews.com
