This Privacy Policy ("Policy") constitutes a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and the website operator of www.goodnews.pub ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), governing the collection, use, storage, and protection of your personal information. By accessing, browsing, or otherwise utilizing our website, you hereby acknowledge that you have read, understood, and expressly consent to be bound by all terms and conditions set forth in this Policy, including but not limited to our collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein. Your continued use of the website following any modifications to this Policy shall constitute your acceptance of such modifications.
The Company strictly prohibits the sale of products or provision of services to individuals under the age of eighteen (18) years ("Minors"). All products and services offered through this website are exclusively intended for purchase and use by individuals who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or older. In instances where products may be suitable for use by Minors, such products must be purchased by a legally competent adult. The Company expressly disclaims any liability arising from the unauthorized purchase or use of products by Minors. Any purchase made in contravention of applicable age restriction laws shall be void ab initio.
Individuals under eighteen (18) years of age may access this website solely under the direct supervision and with the express permission of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to be bound by this Policy. Minors are expressly prohibited from submitting any personal information, creating accounts, or engaging in transactions on this website. The Company reserves the right to terminate access and delete any information submitted by users reasonably believed to be Minors.
This Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into and forms an integral part of our website's Terms and Conditions of Use ("Terms"). Any capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Terms. In the event of any conflict between this Policy and the Terms, the Terms shall prevail to the extent of such conflict. Your use of the website constitutes acceptance of both this Policy and the Terms in their entirety.
In the event you enter into a separate customer agreement with us ("Customer Agreement"), such Customer Agreement shall take precedence over this Policy to the extent of any direct conflict between their respective terms and conditions. All non-conflicting terms of this Policy shall remain in full force and effect. The Company reserves the right to modify the application of this Policy as necessary to comply with the terms of any Customer Agreement, subject to applicable law and regulatory requirements.
Through your interaction with our website, we automatically collect, store, and process certain technical and usage data, including but not limited to: your Internet Protocol (IP) address; timestamp data of your visits; referral and exit page information; browser type and version; operating system specifications; geographic location data; device identifiers; and session navigation patterns ("Technical Data"). The collection of such Technical Data is essential to the operation and improvement of our services and occurs automatically when you access our website.
We employ various tracking technologies, including but not limited to: cookies, digital fingerprinting methodologies (encompassing device, machine, and Internet browser fingerprints), web beacons, click redirects, pixel tags, container tags, and analogous tracking mechanisms (collectively, "Tracking Technologies"). Such Tracking Technologies facilitate the transfer of specific data from our servers to your computing device or electronic mobile device ("Device") for the purposes of session management, user authentication, and service personalization. The deployment of such Tracking Technologies is integral to our provision of services and website functionality.
Users utilizing standard Internet web browsers ("Browsers") retain the right to modify their tracking preferences through their Browser settings. Each Browser manufacturer provides specific protocols for either (i) receiving notifications regarding tracking activities initiated by our website, or (ii) restricting or prohibiting tracking access to your Device. Users may access such protocols through their Browser's help documentation or by directly consulting the Browser manufacturer's technical support services.
In connection with any mobile software applications ("Mobile Apps") downloaded or accessed through our website, we may collect and process location-based data and Device-specific information, including without limitation: unique device identifiers, device specifications, operating system information, mobile network carrier identification, and telecommunications data ("Mobile Data"). Your Device may offer functionalities to disable location services or restrict access to other Mobile Data through its native settings. Users are directed to consult their Device documentation or manufacturer specifications to implement such restrictions.
We further collect and process any information voluntarily submitted by you through website forms, email communications, or other digital transmission methods ("User-Submitted Data"). While you maintain the right to withhold certain information, such withholding may result in the restriction or denial of access to specific website features, services, or functionalities, at our sole discretion.
For transactions involving payment processing, we collect and maintain transaction-related data, including but not limited to: billing addresses, telephone numbers, payment card information, banking details, and other information necessary for transaction completion and fraud prevention ("Transaction Data"). All Transaction Data is collected, processed, and stored in accordance with applicable Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and relevant financial regulations.
All collected information, including Technical Data, Mobile Data, User-Submitted Data, and Transaction Data (collectively, "User Data") is processed and utilized in furtherance of legitimate business operations, including without limitation: customer communications, service improvements, dispute resolution, technical issue remediation, marketing activities, and enforcement of website terms and conditions. The processing of such User Data shall be conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
Mobile App users may receive personalized content based on location data and other Mobile Data shared through the Mobile Apps. Users retain the right to disable location-based services through their Device settings, subject to the technical limitations of their specific Device model and operating system.
As a matter of policy and practice, we restrict the disclosure of User Data to third parties, subject to the following limited exceptions ("Permitted Disclosures"):
1. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We reserve the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, to disclose User Data to law enforcement authorities, government officials, or other legal bodies for purposes including but not limited to: fraud investigations, intellectual property infringement inquiries, suspected illegal activities, or any matter that may expose us to legal liability or regulatory compliance obligations.
2. Government Intelligence Operations: Users are hereby notified that certain government intelligence agencies may possess technological capabilities to access website data without the cooperation, knowledge, or consent of website operators. Due to national security laws and regulations, we may be legally prohibited from detecting or disclosing such access. Users acknowledge this inherent risk in providing information to any website operator.
3. Aggregate Data: We may disclose aggregated, non-personally identifiable statistical data derived from User Data to advertisers, marketing partners, or other third parties for promotional, analytical, or business development purposes.
4. Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers ("Providers") to facilitate website operations. Such Providers may collect User Data subject to prior notification to users. The provision of User Data to Providers shall remain optional. All Providers are contractually bound to restrict their use of User Data solely to the provision of contracted services and are expressly prohibited from selling, licensing, or transferring such data to other parties.
5. Business Transfers: In the event of a sale, merger, acquisition, reorganization, or transfer of website assets ("Business Transfer"), we reserve the right to transfer all User Data to the successor entity. Upon completion of such Business Transfer, we shall cease to maintain control or responsibility for such transferred User Data.
Do-Not-Track
We implement commercially reasonable efforts to honor Do-Not-Track ("DNT") signals transmitted by web browsers during website visits. However, due to the technical limitations and varying implementation standards of DNT technology, we cannot guarantee complete effectiveness of DNT signal recognition. Users are hereby advised to review the following provisions regarding "Interest-Based Advertising," "Remarketing," and "Dynamic Ad Serving" to understand the scope of third-party tracking activities and available opt-out mechanisms.
Interest-Based Advertising
Your website interactions may be monitored by third-party advertising companies, including but not limited to Google and its advertising partners ("Advertising Partners"). Such Advertising Partners may collect and process User Data while you navigate this website and other websites within their advertising networks. This data collection facilitates the delivery of targeted advertisements based on your interests, browsing history, and demographic characteristics ("Interest-Based Advertising").
This website neither controls nor maintains direct access to the data collection mechanisms, content selection algorithms, or advertisement delivery systems employed by Advertising Partners. Users maintain the right to opt out of Interest-Based Advertising through various regulatory frameworks and technical mechanisms, including but not limited to:
For users located in the United States: The Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out platform at http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
For users located in Canada: The Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada opt-out platform at http://youradchoices.ca/
For users located in the European Union or United Kingdom: The European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out platform at http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
For specific information regarding Google's advertising practices and its DoubleClick DART cookie implementation, users may consult Google's advertising policies at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
Protect My Choices
Users of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome browsers, or mobile device applications may implement additional technical controls through the WebChoices and AppChoices platforms ("Choice Tools"). These Choice Tools are designed to preserve and protect user opt-out preferences across browsing sessions. For comprehensive information regarding Choice Tools implementation, users may visit https://youradchoices.com/control.
Remarketing
This website implements remarketing technologies that enable Advertising Partners, including Google, to display our advertisements to you across their advertising networks ("Remarketing"). Such Remarketing activities may utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze your prior interactions with our website and deliver targeted advertisements based on such historical data.
Users wishing to opt out of Google's cookie-based tracking may modify their preferences through Google's Ad Preferences Manager at https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated?hl=en.
Opting Out – Google's Federated Learning of Cohorts (FLoC)
Users of Google Chrome browser who wish to restrict tracking through Google's Federated Learning of Cohorts ("FLoC") system may implement such restrictions by modifying their browser settings to block third-party cookies. Technical instructions for implementing such restrictions are available at https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647.
Additional opt-out mechanisms for third-party vendor tracking are available through the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out platform at https://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1.
Dynamic Ad Serving
This website may utilize Google's Dynamic Ad Serving technology for advertisement delivery and optimization. Users seeking to opt out of Google's interest-based advertising system may implement such restrictions through Google's opt-out protocols available at https://support.google.com/ads/answer/2662922?hl=en.
DoubleClick Remarketing Pixels
This website may implement DoubleClick remarketing pixels for advertising optimization. Users wishing to restrict DoubleClick's cookie-based tracking may modify their preferences through the DoubleClick opt-out platform at https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated?hl=en.
By continuing to access and use this website without implementing available opt-out mechanisms, you hereby acknowledge and expressly consent to the collection and processing of your data for Interest-Based Advertising purposes. Such consent shall remain valid until revoked through the opt-out mechanisms described herein.
Access to restricted portions of our website may be protected by authentication credentials, including a unique user name and password ("Access Credentials"). You bear sole responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of your Access Credentials. You are strictly prohibited from sharing, transferring, or disclosing your password to any third party. Upon completing any authenticated session on our website, you are required to (i) properly log out of your account, (ii) terminate your web browser session in its entirety, and (iii) reinitiate a new browser session before accessing other Internet resources. Failure to follow these security protocols may compromise the confidentiality of your Access Credentials and account information.
The acquisition of personally identifiable information about other users of this website ("User Information") creates a duty of confidentiality. You are expressly prohibited from disclosing any User Information to third parties without (i) the explicit written consent of the affected user(s) and (ii) our prior written authorization. Any communications conducted with other users through our website or other channels may be retained by such users even after deletion of such communications from our systems or your devices ("Retained Communications"). We neither control nor assume responsibility for any Retained Communications.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy regarding unsolicited commercial electronic communications ("Spam"). Any information obtained through our website about our operations or users is strictly prohibited from being used for Spam purposes, including but not limited to: unsolicited commercial email, unauthorized commercial posts, or any other form of unsolicited electronic communications through our website's systems.
Any voluntary disclosure of your personal information to website visitors or third parties not affiliated with our supply chain ("Third Party Recipients") is undertaken at your sole risk and discretion. We strongly advise exercising due caution in such disclosures. The collection, use, storage, and protection of any information provided to Third Party Recipients shall be governed exclusively by their respective privacy policies and practices, over which we exercise no control or influence.
Our communication systems may employ automated email response technologies ("Autoresponders") for user communications. To protect user privacy rights, we implement a verified opt-in system for all Autoresponder communications. Users retain an unconditional right to opt-out of such communications through the unsubscribe mechanisms embedded within each Autoresponder message. In the event of technical difficulties with the opt-out process, users may submit opt-out requests via email to info[at]goodnews.pub or through written correspondence to our designated postal address.
We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Upon discovery of any security vulnerability affecting our systems, we shall, where economically and technically feasible, undertake prompt remediation efforts to address such vulnerability. However, users are hereby notified that due to (i) sophisticated state-sponsored surveillance activities, (ii) advanced persistent threats from malicious actors, and (iii) inherent vulnerabilities in Internet technologies, we cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to or stored on our systems. Users acknowledge and assume these inherent security risks when submitting information to our website.
We maintain and process your data for the duration necessary to: (i) provide contracted products and services, (ii) comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, (iii) resolve any disputes between parties, (iv) enforce contractual obligations, (v) protect our legal rights and interests, and (vi) fulfill legitimate business purposes. The specific retention period for any category of data shall be determined by applicable law, contractual requirements, and legitimate business needs.
This website may utilize third-party artificial intelligence software applications, machine learning systems, and related technological tools (collectively, "Third-Party AI Tools") in the provision of services to website visitors and customers. While we implement commercially reasonable efforts to protect personal information processed by Third-Party AI Tools, such technologies operate under third-party ownership and control, subject to their respective licensing terms and conditions.
Any personal information or other data processed by Third-Party AI Tools ("AI-Processed Data") is subject to the terms, conditions, and technological limitations imposed by the respective owners of such Third-Party AI Tools and our licensing agreements therewith. Users are hereby notified that AI-Processed Data may be incorporated into artificial intelligence training datasets and development processes, either in identifiable or aggregated form, by Third-Party AI Tool owners. The protection of AI-Processed Data is governed by the security protocols and privacy policies of the respective Third-Party AI Tool owners.
California
Our data privacy practices are governed by the laws of the State of California and applicable federal regulations. We hereby notify users that we qualify for exemption from the California Consumer Data Privacy Act of 2023 ("CCPA") pursuant to Section 2 thereof. Notwithstanding such exemption, we may, at our sole discretion, voluntarily process requests submitted by California residents under the CCPA (e.g., data correction requests). Any such voluntary compliance shall not constitute a waiver of our legal rights, obligations, or the mandatory arbitration provisions contained within our Website's Terms and Conditions of Use.
Other U.S. States
Various U.S. states have enacted consumer data privacy legislation, including but not limited to Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Montana, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. Based on current information and legal analysis, these state regulations are inapplicable to our operations due to either: (1) small or medium-sized business (SMB) statutory exemptions, or (2) preemption by conflicting or superseding legislation.
While we retain discretion to process requests made pursuant to these state laws, any such voluntary compliance shall not constitute a waiver of our legal rights and obligations under California law or the mandatory arbitration provisions contained within our website's Terms and Conditions of Use.
European Union residents may possess certain privacy rights under Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR"), to the extent such regulations do not conflict with California and United States law. While we maintain discretion to process requests made pursuant to GDPR, any such voluntary compliance shall not constitute a waiver of our legal rights and obligations under California and United States law or the mandatory arbitration provisions contained within our website's Terms and Conditions of Use.
Small Or Medium-Sized Enterprise Status
We qualify as a small or medium-sized enterprise ("SME") under applicable regulations. Consequently, to the extent the GDPR governs our relationship with users, certain GDPR obligations may be inapplicable due to our SME status.
Brazilian residents may possess certain privacy rights under Brazil's General Law on Protection of Personal Data, Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais, Law No. 13,709/2018 ("LGPD"), to the extent such regulations do not conflict with California and United States law. While we maintain discretion to process requests made pursuant to LGPD, any such voluntary compliance shall not constitute a waiver of our legal rights and obligations under California and United States law or the mandatory arbitration provisions contained within our website's Terms and Conditions of Use.
How To Make A Request
Requests pursuant to CaCPA (California residents), GDPR (European Union residents), or LGPD (Brazil residents) must be submitted via:
Email: info[at]goodnews.pub
Postal Mail:
Good News Publishing, LLC
PO Box 92825
Pasadena, California 91109
United States
We shall process and respond to properly submitted requests within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt.
Requests to Access Personal Data
Upon approval of a personal data access request, we shall provide: (1) confirmation of personal data processing activities; (2) copies of personal data within our possession; and (3) detailed information regarding our data processing practices, including but not limited to processing purposes, data categories, and recipient identities.
Requests to Delete Data
Personal data deletion requests shall be honored except where retention is necessary for: (1) exercise of freedom of expression rights; (2) compliance with legal obligations; (3) public interest purposes; or (4) data has been irreversibly anonymized. Any unlawfully processed personal data shall be deleted upon discovery.
For personal data collected during the subject's minority, deletion requests shall be processed without exception. We shall undertake reasonable efforts to notify any third-party recipients of personal data about erasure requests pertaining to transferred data.
Objections to Processing Of Personal Data
Objections to personal data processing for direct marketing purposes shall result in immediate cessation of such processing. All other processing objections shall be honored except where: (1) technical or commercial infeasibility exists; or (2) overriding legal obligations necessitate continued processing.
Portability Requests
In instances where personal data collection occurred pursuant to (i) contractual obligations between parties or (ii) explicit user consent, and such data was processed through automated means in a structured, machine-readable format, you may request the transmission of said data to a third-party data controller ("Data Portability Request"). Upon verification of request validity and technical feasibility, we shall facilitate the transfer of such data to the designated recipient in an industry-standard open format electronic file (including but not limited to CSV, JSON, XML, or equivalent structured data formats), subject to applicable security protocols.
Denied Requests
In the event of request denial, we shall provide written notification detailing the specific grounds for rejection ("Denial Notice"). Following receipt of a Denial Notice, you may pursue remedial actions through (i) submission of a complaint to the relevant Data Protection Authority and/or (ii) initiation of judicial proceedings, provided such actions do not conflict with California and United States law or the mandatory arbitration provisions contained within our website's Terms and Conditions of Use.
Processing Fees
Data subject requests shall generally be processed without charge to the requesting party. However, we expressly reserve the right to either (i) decline to process or (ii) assess reasonable administrative fees for requests determined to be manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive in nature. By way of illustration, submission of multiple access requests for identical personal data within a thirty (30) day period shall constitute an excessive request subject to processing fees.
Automated Processing
Our operations may incorporate automated decision-making processes that utilize personal data to generate legally binding determinations or decisions that significantly impact data subjects ("Automated Processing"). Such Automated Processing shall be conducted only where: (i) explicit user consent has been obtained or (ii) substantial public interest necessitates such processing under applicable law.
Automated Processing decisions based on statutory requirements shall be executed in accordance with relevant legislation. For non-statutory Automated Processing, we shall provide affected parties with (i) detailed documentation of the algorithmic logic employed and (ii) disclosure of potential decision consequences. Subject to jurisdictional limitations and non-conflict with California and United States law or mandatory arbitration provisions, affected parties may possess rights to human intervention review and decision contestation.
Neither we nor our officers, directors, employees, agents, contractors, successors, or assigns shall bear any liability for non-performance or delayed performance of obligations under this Policy resulting from circumstances or causes beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: fire, earthquake, flood, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, explosions, casualties, war, acts of terrorism, embargoes, civil unrest, riots, public enemy actions, acts of God, governmental or regulatory intervention, or other force majeure events ("Force Majeure Events"). The duration of any such Force Majeure Event shall extend our performance timeline accordingly.
This Privacy Policy is subject to modification at our discretion ("Policy Updates"). Notice of Policy Updates shall be prominently displayed on our website's home page. Users expressing disagreement with Policy Updates may submit written objections via email, website contact forms, or postal mail. Policy Updates shall not retroactively apply to personal information collected prior to the effective date of such updates.
Continued access or use of our website following Policy Updates constitutes acceptance of and agreement to be legally bound by the revised Privacy Policy. Users concerned about Privacy Policy provisions are advised to review this document prior to each website interaction.
Any inquiries, concerns, or disputes regarding this Privacy Policy shall be submitted via email to info[at]goodnews.pub, accompanied by relevant supporting documentation.
Written communications may be directed to:
Good News Publishing, LLC
PO Box 92825
Pasadena, California 91109
United States
This Privacy Policy was last updated on October 25, 2024.
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