Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Operator: https://report.news-us.org (“we,” “us,” or the “Company”)
Applies to: our website, applications, and related services that link to this Privacy Policy (the “Services”).
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices you have. By using the Services, you agree to the practices described here.
1) Information We Collect
A. Account & Contact Information
-
Collected: email address, username/nickname, password (hashed), and any optional profile fields you choose to provide.
-
Not collected at registration: your legal name, street‑level mailing address (i.e., any address information below state/prefecture/province), or telephone number.
-
If such information is inadvertently submitted to us (e.g., via free‑text fields or support messages), we will delete or minimize it and will not use it for any purpose.
-
B. Subscription & Transaction Information
-
We collect data necessary to manage subscriptions for paid content (e.g., plan type, subscription start date, renewal/cancellation status, transaction timestamps, tax/VAT region information where applicable).
-
Payment Processing: Payments are handled by third‑party processors. We do not collect or store full payment card numbers. Our processors may collect your name, billing address, postal code, and phone number directly from you for anti‑fraud and billing purposes. We receive only limited payment metadata (e.g., a transaction ID, masked payment method, and status) sufficient for accounting and support.
C. Technical & Usage Information
-
Device and browser information, IP address, language, access times, referring URLs, identifiers (e.g., cookies or similar technologies), and activity logs (pages viewed, features used, interactions, and diagnostic data).
-
Approximate location may be inferred from your IP address (region‑level only).
D. Content You Submit
-
Content you post or upload to the Services (e.g., comments, profile images), and communications you send to us (e.g., support requests).
2) How We Use Information
We use your information to:
-
Provide and maintain the Services, including account creation, authentication, and delivery of paid content.
-
Administer subscriptions and billing, including renewals on a 30‑day cycle from your registration date and processing cancellations as described below.
-
Communicate with you, such as service notices, transactional messages, and responses to inquiries.
-
Improve and secure the Services, including analytics, debugging, monitoring for fraud or abuse, and enforcing our terms.
-
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, users, and the public.
-
With your consent, where required, for optional features (e.g., certain cookies/analytics).
We do not sell your personal information.
3) Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use:
-
Strictly necessary cookies for core functions like authentication and security.
-
Functional and analytics technologies to understand usage and improve features.
You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit functionality (e.g., staying signed in).
4) Subscription & Billing Notice (Important)
-
30‑Day Renewal Cycle: Subscriptions renew every 30 days from your registration date (they do not renew on the 1st of each calendar month).
-
Cancellation: You may cancel once per 30‑day cycle. When you cancel, the cancellation takes effect at the end of the then‑current 30‑day period; access typically continues through that period.
-
We retain only the subscription and transaction metadata needed for accounting, support, fraud prevention, and compliance.
(This section describes processing of personal data related to subscriptions. Commercial terms such as pricing and refunds are governed by the Terms of Service.)
5) Sharing & Disclosure
We share information only as needed to operate the Services and as permitted by law:
-
Service Providers/Processors: Cloud hosting, customer support tools, analytics providers, content delivery networks, and payment processors that process data on our behalf under appropriate contracts and safeguards.
-
Legal & Safety: If required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security.
-
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to this Policy.
We do not disclose registrants’ legal names, street‑level mailing addresses, or phone numbers because we do not collect them. Payment processors may separately collect such data; we do not receive those fields from them except limited metadata necessary for receipts and support.
6) International Data Transfers
If we transfer information to countries with different data‑protection laws, we will take appropriate measures (e.g., contractual safeguards) to protect your information consistent with this Policy.
7) Data Retention
We keep personal information only for as long as necessary to:
-
Provide the Services and your subscription,
-
Comply with legal, tax, and accounting obligations,
-
Resolve disputes and enforce agreements,
-
Maintain security and fraud‑prevention records.
When information is no longer needed, we delete or de‑identify it per our retention schedule.
8) Security
We use administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information (e.g., encryption in transit, access controls, and monitoring). No system is completely secure; please use unique, strong passwords and keep them confidential.
9) Children’s Privacy
The Services are not directed to children under the age where consent is required by local law. We do not knowingly collect personal information from such children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
10) Third‑Party Sites & Services
The Services may link to third‑party websites or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. Please review those policies, especially when completing payments handled by external processors.
11) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice (e.g., by posting the updated Policy and adjusting the effective date). Your continued use of the Services after the updated Policy becomes effective signifies your acceptance.