Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Data Controller

Crime News Now ("we," "us," or "our") operates this crime news platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. For questions about this policy, contact us at privacy@crimenewsnow.com.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Account data: When you register, we collect your name, email address, and profile information from Google OAuth if you sign in with Google.
• Newsletter & subscriptions: Your email address when you subscribe to our news updates.
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time spent on the site, and referral source.
• Cookies and similar technologies: Session cookies, analytics cookies, and advertising cookies (see our Cookie Policy).
• Local storage: Data stored in your browser (e.g., bookmarks, preferences) remains on your device.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Deliver crime news and updates.
• Send newsletters and notifications (with your consent).
• Personalize your experience and content recommendations.
• Improve our site, services, and user experience.
• Authenticate users and manage accounts.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data based on: (a) Consent for newsletters and optional features; (b) Legitimate interests for analytics, security, and site improvement; and (c) Contractual necessity when you use account features. You may withdraw consent at any time.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for session management, analytics, and advertising. For details on cookie types, purposes, and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Third-Party Services

We may share data with or receive data from:

• Google: For OAuth sign-in and analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy for their practices.
• Hosting and infrastructure: To operate and secure our services.
• Email and newsletter providers: To send communications you have opted into.
• Advertising partners: For relevant advertisements (where applicable).

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Account data is retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics and usage data may be retained in aggregated form. We delete or anonymize personal data when it is no longer needed.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure (right to be forgotten) in certain circumstances.
• Data portability to receive your data in a structured format.
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g., in the EEA).

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@crimenewsnow.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in compliance with COPPA. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and secure infrastructure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) when transferring data from the EEA to countries outside it.

12. Crime News Content

Crime News Now publishes news and information about crime, investigations, and justice. Our news content may include references to sensitive or graphic matters. We do not collect, store, or process victim- or case-specific personal data beyond what is necessary for delivering and improving our service. Any such references in our published articles are sourced from publicly available information.

13. Changes & Contact

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. For questions or requests regarding your privacy, contact us at privacy@crimenewsnow.com.