Paparazzox.com respects your privacy and is fully committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we handle your information when you interact with our news service.

1. Information We Collect
We collect information to operate our business, provide our news service, and improve your user experience.

A. Information You Provide Directly

This includes data you voluntarily provide when engaging with our services:

• Identity and Contact Data: Name, email address, or social media handles when you sign up for our newsletters, submit a news tip, participate in a survey, or leave a comment.

• Communications: Records of correspondence when you contact our Editorial or Corrections teams.

B. Data Collected Automatically (Usage Data)

When you access our website, our servers automatically record certain information:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.

• Usage Data: Details about how you use our site, including the pages you view, the time spent on those pages, the time and date of your visit, and the path you take through our Service (clickstream data).

2. How We Use Your Information

We primarily use your information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To operate, maintain, and provide the features and functionality of the Paparazzox news site.

• Improvement and Analytics: To monitor and analyze site usage, trends, and content consumption to improve our editorial offerings and user experience.

• Communication: To send you requested newsletters, respond to your inquiries (editorial, corrections, or business), and notify you of important changes to the Service or this policy.

• Advertising and Personalization: To serve relevant advertisements and personalize the content you see, ensuring ads are not intrusive and maintain a good user experience (crucial for Google News quality standards).

• Security and Legal Compliance: To protect against fraudulent activity, enforce our Terms of Service, and comply with all applicable legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Data Tracking and Cookies

A. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners (such as advertising networks and analytics providers like Google Analytics) use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect Usage Data and personalize your experience.

B. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (e.g., website hosting, email delivery, or analytics). These third parties have access to your information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred as a business asset.

5. Third-Party Advertising and Monetization

Paparazzox.com uses third-party advertising services (e.g., Google AdSense) to monetize content. These advertisers may use data about your visits to this and other websites to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. We do not provide them with your name, address, email address, or telephone number.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us immediately.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us using the information provided on our dedicated Contact Us page, specifically by emailing: contact@paparazzox.com

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