Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to https://gsc.154news.com (referred to as “GSC,” “we,” or “our” throughout this policy). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This comprehensive Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, handling, and disclosure of information from users visiting our website and interacting with our services.

Scope

This policy covers all aspects of our online presence, including but not limited to:

1. Our official website at https://gsc.154news.com.
2. Any applications, software, or mobile solutions developed and maintained by us.
3. Services offered through our platform, whether free or paid.
4. Interactions between users and our content, including comments, feedback, and user-generated contributions.

Please note that this policy does not extend to third-party websites, applications, or services linked from our platform. These external resources have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them before providing any personal information.

Processing Activities

This Privacy Policy is designed to guide you on the following activities:

1. Using Our Services: When you sign up as an authorized user, access our applications, or utilize our online services, we collect and process data necessary for service provision and customization.
2. Website Visits: Information about your interaction with our websites, such as page views, unique visitors, and referral sources, is tracked to enhance user experience and website performance.
3. Communication: We may reach out to you via email, phone, or SMS for various purposes, including newsletters, promotional offers, customer support, or updates related to our services.

Personal Data Collection

We collect several types of personal data, which can be broadly categorized as:

1. Account and Profile Information: This includes your name, username, email address, and any other details you choose to provide when creating an account on our platform.
2. Payment Details: We securely store payment information for transactions made through our services, including credit/debit card numbers, billing addresses, and payment history.
3. Financial Information: Data related to your financial status or transactions may be collected if you choose to participate in sponsored events, competitions, or surveys offering incentives.
4. Purchase History: Records of purchases made on our platform, including product details, quantities, and transaction dates.
5. Mobile Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers from your mobile device, such as IP addresses, mobile advertising IDs, and device specifications, are used for analytics and personalization.
6. Location Data: With your consent, we may access location-based services to provide location-specific content or services.
7. Feedback and Reviews: Comments, ratings, and reviews you submit on our platform contribute to improving our products and services.
8. Social Media Information: When you connect your social media accounts to interact with our services, we may collect data from these platforms (with your permission) to enhance your user experience.
9. Product Interactions: Details about the products you view, search for, or purchase on our site are tracked to personalize recommendations and improve product offerings.

We obtain this data through direct user input, automatic logging of system activity, and third-party sources who provide us with aggregated or de-identified information.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We employ cookies and similar tracking technologies for several essential purposes:

1. Strictly Necessary: These cookies enable core functionalities like login sessions, account management, and platform navigation. Without these, parts of our website would not function properly.
2. Preferences: We use this category to remember your preferred settings and customization choices, ensuring a personalized experience across our services.
3. Analytics: Analytics cookies help us understand how users interact with our website, allowing us to optimize content and improve performance.

Users have control over non-essential cookies through our Cookie Manager, where you can customize your preferences and choose which types of cookies to accept or block.

Data Retention and Deletion

We follow strict data retention policies in compliance with applicable laws and the purposes for which the data was collected:

1. Account Information: We retain account details as long as your account remains active or is necessary for legal reasons.
2. Payment Data: Financial transaction records are stored securely for a period required by law and our financial service providers.
3. Purchase History: Purchase-related data is kept for billing, dispute resolution, and analytics purposes, generally up to 7 years after the last purchase.
4. Analytics and Performance Data: Aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely for improving our services and creating statistical reports.
5. Other Personal Data: We delete or anonymize personal data once it is no longer required for the initial purpose or when you request its deletion, unless subject to a legal obligation to retain it.

Security Measures

We take substantial measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction:

1. Encryption: We employ industry-standard encryption protocols to secure data transmission and storage.
2. Secure Third-Party Processing: When we engage third parties for processing data, they adhere to strict security standards to safeguard your information.
3. Access Controls: Our internal policies and access controls ensure that only authorized personnel can access personal data.
4. Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities in our systems.

Children’s Privacy

GSC does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected such data by mistake, please contact us using the details provided below, and we will take immediate steps to rectify the issue.

Your Data Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and local privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data:

1. Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you and information about how it is being processed.
2. Rectification: You have a right to request corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
3. Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): In certain circumstances, you can ask us to delete your personal data.
4. Restriction: You may limit the processing of your data for specific purposes.
5. Portability: You are entitled to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
6. Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for specific purposes, including direct marketing.
7. Non-Discrimination: You cannot be discriminated against for exercising your data protection rights.
8. Appeals/Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been infringed, you have the right to file a complaint with a relevant supervisory authority or seek legal recourse.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the details provided in the ‘Contact Us’ section below. We will respond to your request promptly and in line with applicable laws.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any material changes will be prominently displayed on this page, and we encourage you to review it regularly. We will notify you of significant changes through email or by posting a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

For any queries related to privacy, data protection, or this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal Address: GSC Privacy Team, 123 Main Street, Suite 456, [City, State, ZIP Code]

We value your trust in providing us with your personal data, and we are committed to protecting it. By using our services, you signify your agreement to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.