GlobalBriefs Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 20, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to GlobalBriefs ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our news aggregation service ("the Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Profile Information: You may choose to provide additional information such as profile picture, location, and news preferences.
• Communications: If you contact us, we may collect the content of your messages and any information you choose to provide.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Service, including articles viewed, time spent, and features used.
• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access the Service, including device type, operating system, browser type, and IP address.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information and improve your experience.
• Location Data: With your permission, we may collect location information to provide localized news content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
• Personalize your news feed based on your interests and preferences
• Send you notifications about news updates and service announcements
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Analyze usage patterns and trends to improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
• Send marketing communications (with your consent where required)

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support).
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• With Your Consent: We may share information for any other purpose with your consent.

5. Third-Party Content and Links

The Service aggregates content from third-party news sources and may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Information

You may update, correct, or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings.

7.2 Communications Preferences

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails. You may still receive service-related communications.

7.3 Cookies

Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

7.4 Location Data

You can disable location tracking through your device settings or browser settings.

7.5 Your Legal Rights (Depending on Your Location)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including those listed in Section 7.5 above. Our legal basis for processing your information includes:

• Consent: Where you have given consent
• Contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations to you
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements
• Legitimate Interests: For our business purposes where not overridden by your rights

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, we do not respond to "Do Not Track" signals.