Privacy Policy: Your Data is Your Business. We’re Just the News.
Welcome to Bad News. We report on the dark corners of the world so you don’t have to. In that same spirit of transparency and trust, we believe you deserve a clear view into how we handle your personal information. This isn’t legalese; it’s a plain-English promise to you.
We value your privacy as much as you do. In an era of data breaches and digital scams (things we report on ourselves), we think the best policy is radical honesty. So, let’s break down what we do—and, more importantly, what we don’t do—with your data.
1. The Short Version (Because Your Time is Valuable)
We collect minimal information to make the site work, we never sell your personal data to anyone, and we use basic security practices to protect what little we have. We’re in the news business, not the data business.
2. What Information We Collect and Why
We only gather what’s necessary to provide you with a seamless experience and understand how our content is performing. Think of it as gathering intel to improve our mission, not to target you.
Information You Provide Voluntarily:
This is what you give us when you sign up for our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us. It typically includes your email address and name. We use this solely to deliver what you asked for (e.g., our latest headlines in your inbox).
Information Collected Automatically (The “Footprints”):
Like almost every website on the internet, we use tools like Google Analytics to see anonymous data about our visitors. This includes:
Browser type, device type, and general location (e.g., “Toronto,” not your home address). This helps us know if most of our readers are on mobile so we can optimize the site.
Pages you visit and time spent. This tells us what topics you find most valuable so we can create more of that content.
This data is aggregated and anonymous. We can’t identify you personally from it.
Cookies: The Digital Breadcrumbs
We use cookies—small text files stored on your device. They’re not viruses; they’re more like a helpful memory for the site.
Example: A cookie might remember that you prefer dark mode on our site, so you don’t have to reset it every time you visit. We also use them for essential functions and analytics. You can always disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features might not work as smoothly.
3. How We Protect Your Information
We take security seriously. While no online service is 100% immune to cyber threats (a topic we cover extensively in our Cyber Crime section), we implement standard, robust measures to guard the data we hold.
This includes using secure connections (HTTPS), regular security audits, and limiting access to your data to only a handful of essential personnel. We treat your data with the same seriousness we advise you to treat your own.
4. We Do Not Sell Your Data. Period.
This is our non-negotiable rule. We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information—your email, your name, or anything else—to third-party advertisers or data brokers. Our revenue comes from providing valuable news and information to our readers, not from exploiting their personal details.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You are in control. You have the right to:
Access the personal data we have about you.
Correct any inaccurate information.
Request deletion of your personal data (to be “forgotten”).
Unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time with one click.
If you wish to exercise any of these rights, just contact us at [Insert your contact email address here].
6. Changes to This Policy
The digital world evolves, and so might this policy. If we make any significant changes, we’ll post a clear notice on our website. We encourage you to review this page occasionally to stay informed.
Our Final Word
At Bad News, our job is to earn and keep your trust. That applies to our journalism just as much as it applies to how we handle your privacy. We’re committed to being transparent, secure, and respectful with your information.
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle data, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [Insert your contact email address here].
Thank you for trusting us with the news. And thank you for trusting us with your data.
– The Team at Bad News