Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
Introduction
Clearvalue ("we," "our," or "us") operates a news portal that gathers and publishes verified news content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described here, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Contact information (such as name and email address) when you subscribe to newsletters or contact us
- Preferences for news categories when you customize your personal news feed
- Any correspondence you send to us via email or contact forms
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- IP address
- Pages visited and time spent on those pages
- Referring website addresses
- Date and time of your visit
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly without cookies.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes including:
- Providing and maintaining our news services
- Personalizing your news feed based on your selected preferences
- Sending newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
- Responding to your inquiries and requests
- Analyzing website usage to improve our content and user experience
- Protecting against unauthorized access and ensuring website security
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- **Service Providers:** We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting and email delivery
- **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
- **Protection of Rights:** We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access the personal information we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- The right to opt out of marketing communications
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Clearvalue
140 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5C 1X6, Canada
Email: contact@clearvalue.org
Phone: +1 416-900-0949
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.