Effective Date: June 1, 2026

Welcome to News Derby ("News Derby", "we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is collected, used, and shared when you use our website, mobile application, social media platforms, and related services.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Profile information

• Comments and messages

• News tips and submissions

• Subscription information

• Advertising inquiry details

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website or use our app, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Device information

• Browser type

• Operating system

• App version

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on pages

• Referral sources

• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Provide and improve our news services

• Deliver content and updates

• Respond to inquiries and support requests

• Send newsletters and notifications

• Manage user accounts

• Monitor website and app performance

• Detect fraud, abuse, or security threats

• Comply with legal obligations

• Deliver relevant advertising and promotional content

3. Push Notifications

If you install the News Derby mobile application, you may choose to receive push notifications for:

• Breaking news

• Community updates

• Live broadcasts

• Special announcements

You can disable notifications at any time through your device settings.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences

• Analyze traffic and engagement

• Improve user experience

• Measure advertising performance

Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features may not function properly.

5. Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services, including services such as:

• Google Analytics

• Firebase Analytics

• Similar measurement platforms

These services help us understand user behavior and improve our content and services.

6. Advertising

News Derby may display advertisements from:

• Google AdMob

• Google AdSense

• Direct advertising partners

• Sponsorship partners

Advertising providers may use cookies or device identifiers to display personalized advertisements where permitted by law.

Users may manage advertising preferences through their device settings or applicable platform tools.

7. User-Generated Content

If you submit comments, photos, videos, stories, or other content:

• The content may be publicly displayed.

• We may edit, moderate, remove, or publish submissions.

• Do not submit confidential or sensitive information through public channels.

8. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist with operations

• Analytics providers

• Advertising partners

• Legal authorities when required by law

• Successors in the event of a business transfer, merger, or acquisition

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal information

• Withdraw consent

• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website, app, and content may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and external services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

13. International Users

Your information may be processed and stored in Canada or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

By using our services, you consent to such transfers where permitted by law.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

15. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

News Derby
Website: www.newsderby.ca
Email: info@newsderby.ca (replace if different)

Compliance Notes

This policy is structured to align generally with:

• Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

• Apple App Store privacy disclosure requirements

• Google Play Data Safety requirements