Privacy Policy - Haiti Gazette

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2024

Haiti Gazette, which owns and operates www.haitigazette.com (the “Site”), takes your privacy very seriously. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how it may be used and shared, how you can control it, and how it is protected.

Scope

This policy applies only to the Site. It does not apply to other websites or companies we do not control. Links to other websites are provided for convenience; once you leave our Site, their privacy practices will apply. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of each website you visit.

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide
You may view the Site without providing personal information. However, when you register, subscribe, donate, or use certain features, we may collect:

Contact details (name, email, postal address, phone)
Username and password
Search queries on the Site
Correspondence you send us

2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit, we may collect:

IP address, browser type, operating system
Pages viewed before and after visiting
Pages, ads, and links clicked on within the Site
Device information, bandwidth speed, and installed software data
Cookie and tracking technology data

3. Information From Other Sources
We may receive information from third-party services or social platforms, including:

Public profile and connection data
Demographic data (age, gender, interests)
Ad interaction data
Mobile device identifiers

We may combine data from these sources with information we collect directly.

How We Use Information

Email & Mobile Communications – To send newsletters, updates, promotions (with consent)
Advertising – To deliver relevant ads and support free content access
User Accounts – To track engagement in community discussions
Request Fulfillment – To respond to inquiries or enable participation in features
Statistical Analysis – To improve content, design, and functionality
Enforcement – To protect rights, prevent illegal activities, and uphold Terms & Conditions

Information Sharing

We may share:

Aggregated/Non-Identifiable Data – For service improvement and advertising insights
With Service Providers – For tasks like analytics, email distribution, or database management
Publicly – When you participate in public forums or comment sections
For Legal or Safety Reasons – To comply with law, respond to legal process, or prevent harm
In Business Transfers – If the Site is acquired or merged

Third parties may collect data via cookies or links on the Site. Their practices are not covered by this policy.

Third-Party Services

If you connect with the Site via third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter), we may share and receive data to personalize your experience, suggest connections, or simplify registration. You may disconnect these services at any time through the third-party provider.

Security

We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information but cannot guarantee 100% security for any data transmission or storage.

International Visitors

By using the Site outside the United States, you consent to your information being processed in and subject to U.S. law, which may differ from your local laws.

Children Under 13

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have done so without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices. Updates will be posted with the revised effective date. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site.