Privacy Policy | Broadway News Today

Welcome to Broadway News Today ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information transparently and responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding your personal data when you use our website and services.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies, please do not use our website.

1. Who We Are

Broadway News Today is an online news publication operated under applicable laws. For any privacy-related questions, you can reach us through our contact page or by emailing the address provided there.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account information — When you register, we collect your name, email address, username, and password (stored encrypted).
Profile data — Optional profile picture, bio, social links, and preferences.
Newsletter subscription — Email address and language preference.
Comments & engagement — Comments you post, articles you save, like, or share.
Contact form submissions — Your name, email, subject, and message content.
Payment information — If you purchase a subscription, payment data is processed by our payment provider; we do not store full card details.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Device and browser data — IP address, browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, language settings, and device identifiers.
Usage data — Pages visited, time spent on each page, click patterns, referring URLs, search terms used on the site, and exit pages.
Location data — Approximate geographic location (country and region) derived from your IP address.
Cookies and similar technologies — See Section 8 for full details.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

If you sign in via a third-party service (such as Google or Facebook), we receive your name, email address, and profile picture as authorized by that provider.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
To create and manage your account and authenticate you.
To deliver newsletters, breaking news alerts, and push notifications you have opted into.
To respond to your inquiries, comments, and support requests.
To personalize your experience and recommend content you may find relevant.
To monitor, analyze, and understand how our website is used.
To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and unauthorized access.
To process subscription payments and manage billing.
To display advertising and measure its effectiveness.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Use.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent — For optional cookies, marketing communications, and push notifications.
Contract — To provide services you have signed up for, including paid subscriptions.
Legitimate interests — For analytics, fraud prevention, and improving our services, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Legal obligation — To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful requests from authorities.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers — Trusted third parties who help us operate the website (hosting, email delivery, payment processing, analytics, content delivery networks). They are contractually bound to protect your data and may only use it for the services they provide to us.
Advertising partners — Companies that help us serve and measure advertising (such as Google Ads or other ad networks). These may use cookies to deliver personalized ads.
Analytics providers — Such as Google Analytics, which collect aggregated usage data.
Legal compliance — When required by law, court order, or government request.
Protection of rights — To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users or the public.
Business transfers — In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate safeguards.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers operate outside your country of residence. When we transfer personal data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or transfer data to jurisdictions with an adequacy decision.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Account data — Retained while your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.
Newsletter subscribers — Until you unsubscribe.
Comments — Retained as long as the article is published, unless you request removal.
Analytics and log data — Aggregated or anonymized after 26 months.
Payment records — Retained as required by tax and accounting laws (typically 7 years).

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and personalize content and ads. The categories we use:

8.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required for core functionality such as authentication, security, and remembering your cookie preferences. These cannot be disabled.

8.2 Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences (language, theme, font size) to enhance your experience.

8.3 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with the site through services such as Google Analytics. Data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.

8.4 Advertising Cookies

Used by advertising partners to display relevant ads and measure ad performance. May include cookies from Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, or other networks.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to rectification — Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to erasure — Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
Right to restrict processing — Request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to data portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including direct marketing.
Right to withdraw consent — Withdraw any consent you previously gave.
Right to lodge a complaint — File a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
Right to delete personal information held by us.
Right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information.
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
Right to correct inaccurate personal information.

We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA. To exercise your rights, contact us through the methods listed above.

11. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit.
Encrypted storage of sensitive information such as passwords (using strong hashing algorithms).
Access controls limiting who can view personal data.
Regular security audits and updates.
Secure backup procedures.

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

13. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, no industry standard exists for responding to DNT signals, so we do not respond to them. We honor the cookie consent choices you make through our consent banner.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our website or via email if you have an account.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via our contact page. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly and respectfully.