Privacy Policy
Learn how we protect and handle your personal information.
Table of Contents
1. Overview
At LT News ("we", "our", or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy. We believe in keeping data collection to an absolute minimum.
This Privacy Policy explains our approach to user privacy on our news website. Our site is designed for reading news content without requiring registration or tracking, with the only exception being our contact form.
You can browse, read, and enjoy our content completely anonymously. We only collect information when you voluntarily contact us through our contact form.
2. Contact Teams
Contact Teams Information
Information about our contact teams and how we handle team-related data.
About Our Contact Teams
Our website features contact teams pages that provide information about our editorial and support teams. These pages are designed to help you understand who we are and how to reach the right people for your inquiries.
Team Information We Display
On our contact teams pages, we may display the following information about our team members:
- Professional Names: Names or professional aliases of team members
- Roles and Responsibilities: Job titles and areas of expertise
- Professional Photos: Profile images for identification purposes
- Contact Information: Professional email addresses or contact forms
- Professional Background: Brief descriptions of experience and qualifications
Privacy Protection for Team Members
We take the privacy of our team members seriously:
- Only professional information is displayed publicly
- Personal contact information is never shared
- Team members have control over what information is displayed
- All team information is regularly reviewed and updated
Contacting Our Teams
When you contact our teams through the contact teams pages:
- Your contact information is handled according to our standard contact form privacy practices
- Messages are routed to the appropriate team member or department
- Response times may vary depending on the nature of your inquiry
- All communications are treated confidentially
Data Retention for Team Communications
Communications sent through our contact teams pages are subject to the same data retention policies as our general contact form submissions, as outlined in the Data Retention section of this privacy policy.
3. Information We Collect
Minimal Data Collection
We only collect information when you voluntarily contact us through our contact form.
Information We Collect
We collect and store personal information only when you voluntarily submit our contact form. This data is saved in our contact database table and includes:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number (optional)
- Message Content: Your inquiry, feedback, or news tip
- Subject Category: The type of inquiry you're making
- Submission Details: Date and time when you submitted the form
What We Don't Collect
For general browsing, we do not collect:
- Browsing Data: No tracking of pages visited or reading habits
- Account Data: No user accounts, registrations, or login systems
- Cookies: No tracking cookies or analytics cookies
- Location Data: No IP address logging or geographic tracking
- Device Information: No browser fingerprinting or device identification
How Our Site Works
Our news website operates as a simple, read-only platform:
- You can browse and read articles without providing any information
- No registration or account creation is required
- No tracking cookies are set on your device
- Personal data is only collected if you choose to contact us
3. How We Use Your Information
Limited Data Usage
We only use contact form data to respond to your inquiries and improve our service.
How We Use Contact Form Data
When you submit our contact form, your information is stored in our secure database and used to:
- Respond to Inquiries: Answer your questions, feedback, or news tips
- Follow Up: Provide additional information if needed
- Improve Service: Understand common questions to improve our content
- News Tips: Investigate and potentially report on news tips you provide
- Record Keeping: Maintain a record of communications for reference
What We Don't Do
- No Marketing: We don't use your contact details for marketing or newsletters
- No Tracking: We don't track your browsing habits or preferences
- No Profiling: We don't build user profiles or behavioral data
- No Analytics: We don't analyze user behavior or website usage patterns
- No Automated Processing: No automated decision-making based on your data
How We Improve Our Service
We improve our news content and website based on:
- Editorial judgment and journalistic standards
- General industry best practices
- Technical performance monitoring (server-side only)
- Feedback received through our contact forms
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
Limited Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or share your contact information with third parties for marketing purposes.
When We May Share Information
We may share your contact form information only in these limited circumstances:
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- News Verification: If you provide a news tip, we may contact relevant parties to verify information (your identity remains confidential unless you consent)
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
- With Your Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific sharing
What We Don't Share
- No Marketing Lists: We don't sell or share contact details for marketing
- No Data Brokers: We don't share information with data brokers
- No Analytics Partners: We don't use Google Analytics or similar tracking services
- No Social Media Integration: We don't share data with social media platforms
- No Business Partners: We don't share contact information with business partners
Anonymous Browsing
For general website browsing, there is no data to share since we don't collect any browsing information.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your contact form data stored in our database:
Technical Measures
- ✓ SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- ✓ Secure database storage with encryption
- ✓ Regular security updates and patches
- ✓ Database access controls and authentication
Organizational Measures
- ✓ Staff training
- ✓ Data minimization
- ✓ Regular audits
- ✓ Incident response plan
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Your Privacy Rights
You have full control over any information you provide through our contact form.
Your Rights Regarding Contact Form Data
If you contact us through our contact form, you have the following rights:
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Right to Access
Request a copy of the contact information and messages stored in our database.
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Right to Correction
Request correction of any inaccurate contact information in our database.
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Right to Deletion
Request permanent deletion of your contact information from our database at any time.
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Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw your consent for us to process your contact information.
Anonymous Browsing
For general website browsing, you automatically have complete privacy since we don't collect any browsing data, cookies, or tracking information.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights regarding your contact form data, please email us at privacy localhost with your request.
8. Data Retention
Minimal Data Retention
We only retain contact form data for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.
Contact Form Data Retention
When you submit our contact form, your information is stored in our contact database table and retained as follows:
- General Inquiries: Stored for 30 days after responding to your inquiry
- News Tips: Stored for up to 90 days while we investigate and potentially report on the tip
- Press Inquiries: Stored for 60 days for follow-up communications
- Technical Support: Stored for 30 days to ensure issue resolution
What We Don't Retain
- No Browsing History: We don't track or store your browsing patterns
- No User Accounts: We don't have user accounts, so no account data is stored
- No Analytics Data: We don't store any analytics or usage data
- No Server Logs: We don't maintain logs of user visits or activities
Early Deletion
You can request permanent deletion of your contact information from our database at any time before the retention period expires by emailing us at privacylocalhost.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- • Standard contractual clauses
- • Binding corporate rules
10. Children's Privacy
Age Restriction Notice
Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
11. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through our website.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.
When we make material changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on this page
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Notify you via email or website notice for significant changes
- Provide a summary of key changes when applicable
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email Contact
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Response Time
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
Data Protection Officer
For GDPR-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at: dpolocalhost