Last Updated: 05/07/2023
At the Newspaper The Whistling Chronicle (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, thewhistlingchronicle.com (the “Website”), or through the other two registered domain names, rwtcmediagroup.com and rwtcmagazine.com. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Please note that The Whistling Chronicle is an editorial website and printed newspaper, and we do not allow user registrations for anyone not affiliated with the organization to post content. Our Website is a platform for news and editorial content, and we do not collect personal information for registration or user interaction purposes beyond what is outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Information You Provide to Us
- Registration and Subscription Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address. These details are used exclusively for communication, including sending newsletters and responding to inquiries.
- Communications: If you contact us directly, we may collect additional information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.
1.2. Information We Collect Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Website, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Usage Information: We gather information about your interactions with our Website, such as the pages you visit and the time you spend on each page.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide and Maintain Our Website: To ensure our content is presented in the most effective manner for you and your device.
- Communicate with You: To send newsletters, respond to inquiries, and provide customer support.
- Improve Our Website: To analyze and understand how you use our Website, which helps us improve features and services.
- Ensure Security: To protect our Website and your information from fraud, unauthorized access, and other threats.
We do not share, transfer, or sell any additional information about our users to third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not share, trade, or transfer any personal information about our users to outside parties, except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website such as servers, conducting our business, or serving our users. These third parties are obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purpose of providing the requested services.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, user and visitor information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information for marketing or any other purposes beyond what is explicitly outlined in this Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functioning of our Website.
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how you use our Website, enabling us to improve it.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our Website.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
For California Residents (CCPA):
If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we have collected about you, including the categories of personal information, the sources from which we collected it, the purposes for which it was collected, and the third parties with whom we have shared it.
- Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if we need to retain the data for legal or business purposes).
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information. However, if that changes in the future, we will provide a clear and easy way for you to opt-out of such sales.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights. This means you will not be denied services or receive different pricing or quality of service for submitting a request to access or delete your data.
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at the email provided on the Website.
For EU Residents (GDPR):
If you are a resident of the European Union (EU), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data in certain situations (e.g., if you contest the accuracy of the data).
- Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transfer that data to another organization if technically feasible.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If we are processing your data based on consent (e.g., for newsletters), you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
To exercise your GDPR rights, please contact us at the email provided on the Website. We will respond to your request within the time frame required by law (typically 30 days).
Lawful Basis for Processing (GDPR):
Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:
- Consent: We may process your personal data if you have provided your explicit consent, such as by subscribing to our newsletter.
- Contractual Necessity: We may process your personal data as necessary to fulfill any contractual obligations you have with us.
- Legitimate Interests: We may process your personal data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our Website or responding to your inquiries.
If you have questions about the lawful basis for our processing of your personal data, please contact us.
7. Data Transfers
If you are located in the European Union (EU) or another jurisdiction outside of the United States, please note that we may transfer your personal data to the United States or other countries where we or our service providers are located. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. Our content is meant to inform, entertain, or educate as the Newspaper entity that it is.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.