Privacy Policy
Welcome to digtopics (“digtopics News,” “we,” “our” or “us”). This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and sale of personally identifiable information (“PII”) and non-personally identifiable information (“non-PII”), collectively referred to as “Information.”
By accessing and using our websites that offer content related to personal finance and various topics (“Websites”), you acknowledge and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your Information. If you disagree with our information practices, please refrain from using or visiting the Websites.
NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
This Policy provides notice to users, including California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”), that we collect Personal Information. The following sections detail the categories and sources of Personal Information, as well as business and commercial purposes. California residents also have rights, as detailed in the “RIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA USERS WITH REGARD TO THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION” section.
TYPES/CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT REGARDING USERS
We collect various types and categories of Information, including:
- Personally identifiable information (e.g., name, email, gender).
- Information from user responses to survey questions.
- Information from web server log files (e.g., device type, user agent data, IP addresses).
- Information from third parties to validate and augment user profiles.
- Information from customer support inquiries and Content-related emails.
- Information from Cookies, including browsing history and email interactions.
HOW WE COLLECT INFORMATION – SOURCES
We collect Information through various means, including:
- Publicly available sources.
- Cookies (small text files) and other technological means.
- Servers hosting the Websites.
- Third-party service providers, vendors, and partners.
HOW WE MAY USE INFORMATION
We use Information for various purposes, including:
- Website operations, content improvements, research, and product development.
- Providing customer service and delivering requested information, products, or services.
- Sending email alerts and communications per user preferences or legal requirements.
- Protecting the rights, property, and safety of us, Related Parties, clients, and others.
- Complying with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
- Responding to subpoenas or court orders.
HOW WE MAY SHARE INFORMATION
We may share Information with vendors, marketing partners, verification vendors, and Related Parties for specific purposes. We enter into agreements ensuring confidentiality and limited use of shared Information. We do not sell Personal Information within the meaning of the CCPA.
MINORS AND NON-US RESIDENTS
The Websites comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”). We do not knowingly collect Information from children under 13. The Websites are intended for use by residents of the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
COOKIES, INTEREST-BASED ADVERTISING, AND THIRD-PARTY ANALYTICS
Third-party partners may use Cookies for interest-based advertising on our Websites. Users can opt-out from interest-based advertising through designated programs. Our use of Google Analytics and similar tools is for website analysis, not additional PII collection.
OTHER WEBSITES
We may advertise third-party websites and link to them. This Policy does not extend to third-party websites, and users should review their privacy policies.
OPTING-OUT
Users can opt-out of email marketing by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link. Opt-out options for Cookies and interest-based advertising are available as described in the Policy.
ACCESSING, CORRECTING, AND DELETING YOUR INFORMATION
Users can request modification, deletion, or correction of their Information by contacting us at [email protected]. We respond within forty-five (45) days and may retain Information for compliance purposes.
SECURITY OF YOUR INFORMATION
We employ reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of Information. Sensitive information is encrypted. In case of a breach, affected users will be notified as required by law.
RIGHTS OF CALIFORNIA USERS WITH REGARD TO THEIR PERSONAL INFORMATION
California users have rights under the CCPA, including disclosure of collected and sold Personal Information, opt-out from sale, deletion of Information, access, and portability of Information. We do not discriminate against users exercising their CCPA rights.
CCPA METRICS
Starting in 2021, we will provide annual CCPA metrics, including disclosure and deletion request numbers, response times, and denials.
CALIFORNIA ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT
We do not alter behavior based on browser “do-not-track” signals.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We reserve the right to revise and update this Policy. Material changes will be posted on the Website, effective thirty (30) days after posting.