Effective Date: 5 June 2025
SigmaNews respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website. We follow the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure your data is handled responsibly and transparently.
1. What Data We Collect
When you use SigmaNews, we may collect the following data:
a. When you browse the website:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Visited pages and time spent
- Referrer (previous website)
b. When you interact with the website (e.g., posting comments):
- Chosen display name
- Comment content
- Date and time of your post
- Your email (We do not sell emails, we store them for possible bans on commands)
- Your IP (We do not sell IP’s, we store them for possible bans on commands)
No sensitive or financial data is collected.
2. Why We Collect Your Data
Your data is only used for the following purposes:
- To display content and allow interaction (e.g., comments)
- To send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)
- To analyze traffic and improve website functionality
- To prevent spam and abuse
- To comply with basic legal obligations (e.g., storing logs for a limited time)
We do not use your data for advertising or profiling.
3. Cookies and Analytics
SigmaNews uses cookies and standard analytics tools to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track general site usage (e.g., page views, visit duration)
These cookies do not collect personal identifiers. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
4. How Long We Keep Your Data
We only keep your data as long as needed:
- Comments remain visible unless manually removed
- Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe
- Technical logs are automatically deleted after a short period (e.g., 30 days)
You can request removal of your comments or subscription at any time.
5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to how your data is used
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletter)
Because SigmaNews does not require accounts, some rights may require you to identify yourself (e.g., confirming your email for deletion).
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical measures to protect your data against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, since the internet is never 100% secure, we recommend not sharing sensitive information through comments or forms.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy over time. Changes will be published on this page with a new effective date.
