Effective Date: 6 April 2025
Welcome to gelbuzz.com, a global news platform dedicated to providing concise, up-to-date news summaries from reliable sources around the world. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect certain information to provide you with a seamless and personalized browsing experience:
a. Information You Provide:
When you contact us or subscribe to newsletters, we may collect your name, email address, or other details you voluntarily provide.
b. Automatically Collected Information:
When you visit our website, we collect data such as your IP address (which may be considered personal data under certain laws), browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior using cookies and similar technologies.
2. Use of Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Provide, improve, and optimize our website’s content and functionality.
- Deliver newsletters or updates (if you subscribe).
- Monitor website performance and analyze user trends.
- Comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. These small files are stored on your device and help us:
- Understand how users interact with our website.
- Provide relevant news or advertisements based on your preferences.
For visitors from the European Union: We comply with the GDPR by requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies when you first visit our site. You can manage preferences via our Cookie Banner or browser settings.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit certain features of our website.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share non-personal data with:
- Service providers assisting with website operations (e.g., hosting or analytics).
- Advertising partners to deliver relevant ads.
- Legal authorities, if required by law.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Non-personal data (e.g., analytics) may be stored indefinitely.
6. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We summarize news from reliable sources and link to original articles for reference. Please note that we do not endorse or control the content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Protection of Information
We prioritize safeguarding your information through industry-standard security measures. While no method of transmission or storage is entirely secure, we strive to ensure your data is protected from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
8. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other websites. This enables Google and its partners to personalize ads based on your browsing activity.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or by using the NAI’s opt-out tool. For more details, review Google’s Privacy & Terms.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with information, contact us immediately for removal.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access or request a copy of your personal information.
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
To exercise these rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy laws, contact us at contact@gelbuzz.com. We will respond within 30 days of verifying your identity. Note: Certain data may be exempt from deletion if required for legal compliance or website operations.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.”
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
- Email: contact@gelbuzz.com
- Website: gelbuzz.com
By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting gelbuzz.com as your source for global news updates.