Effective Date: Jan 1, 2025
Introduction
Tax.News (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. As a global tax news platform, we provide insights, articles, and services to a diverse audience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website and services.
We adhere to international privacy standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD), Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), and other relevant data protection regulations. By using our platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our platform, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any details provided when you subscribe, register, or contact us.
- Account Information: Username, password, preferences, and any other details you share while creating an account.
- Content Submissions: Articles, feedback, comments, or other content submitted by you.
- Contributor Information: For freelance writers or external contributors, we collect payment details, contractual information, and content-related data.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect certain data when you use our platform, such as:
- Device Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and access times.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and other user behaviour metrics.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, beacons, and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyse platform performance. Refer to our Cookie Policy for more details.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms, advertising networks, or public databases, to enhance our services or marketing efforts.
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 To Provide and Improve Services
- Delivering articles, newsletters, and updates.
- Managing user accounts and preferences.
- Analysing and improving platform performance.
2.2 Communication
- Sending transactional and promotional emails.
- Responding to inquiries, feedback, or complaints.
2.3 Legal and Compliance
- Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Detecting and preventing fraud or unauthorized activities.
2.4 Supporting Editorial Integrity
- Ensuring accurate and unbiased reporting.
- Handling sensitive submissions such as investigative journalism or whistleblower reports with strict confidentiality.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
We process your personal data based on the following lawful bases:
- Consent: When you provide explicit consent for marketing or optional services.
- Contractual Necessity: To fulfil a service or subscription you request.
- Legitimate Interests: For analytics, fraud prevention, and platform improvements.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
4. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
Third-party vendors assisting with hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and advertisement distribution.
4.2 Legal Obligations
When required by law or in response to legal processes.
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred to the new entity.
4.4 Aggregated Data
Non-identifiable data may be shared for research, analytics, or marketing purposes.
4.5 Editorial Collaborations
Sharing information with trusted editorial partners, freelancers, or contributors under strict confidentiality agreements.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Specific retention periods include:
- Account Information: Retained while your account remains active.
- Cookies and Analytics Data: Retention as specified in our Cookie Policy.
- Legal and Compliance Data: Retained as required by law.
- Editorial Submissions: Retained indefinitely for archival and journalistic purposes unless requested for removal.
6. Your Rights
6.1 GDPR Rights (for EU Residents)
- Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
- Restriction: Limit the processing of your data.
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
6.2 CCPA Rights (for California Residents)
- Know: Request details of data collection and sharing.
- Delete: Request deletion of your data.
- Opt-Out: Opt-out of data “sale” or targeted advertising.
6.3 Additional Regional Rights
- LGPD (Brazil): Exercise data access, correction, and portability rights.
- PIPEDA (Canada): Request information about data handling and request corrections.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
7. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyse platform performance. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our Cookie Preferences Tool. Our use of cookies includes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the functionality of the platform.
- Performance Cookies: Analyse usage and improve performance.
- Targeting Cookies: Deliver personalized content and advertisements.
For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to safeguard your personal information, including:
- Data encryption in transit and at rest.
- Secure access controls.
- Regular security audits and vulnerability testing.
While we strive to protect your data, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
9. Cross-Border Data Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws through mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Privacy Shield certifications, or equivalent safeguards.
10. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” For significant changes, we will notify you directly via email or a prominent notice on our platform.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 7901 4th St N, St. Petersburg, Florida 33702, USA