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Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how SarcasmNews.com ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, and navigation paths
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
  • Location Data: General geographic location (country/region level) based on IP address
  • Technical Data: IP address (anonymized), referrer URL, and timestamp of visits

1.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics 4 cookies for traffic analysis (with your consent)
  • Consent Cookies: To remember your privacy preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Website Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve user experience
  • Content Optimization: To identify popular content and optimize our satirical news delivery
  • Technical Functionality: To ensure proper website operation and security
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Google Analytics 4

We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic. This service may collect information about your use of our website, including:

  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website (referrer information)
  • Your general geographic location
  • Device and browser information

Important: We have configured Google Analytics with privacy-focused settings:

  • IP addresses are anonymized
  • No personal data is collected or stored
  • Data is processed in accordance with GDPR requirements
  • You can opt-out of analytics tracking at any time

For more information about Google Analytics and how to opt-out, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Your Rights and Choices

4.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept: Allow analytics cookies for improved website experience
  • Reject: Use only essential cookies (website will still function normally)

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

4.2 Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request information about the personal data we process
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to data on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure data storage and processing practices

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Analytics Data: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Consent Records: 180 days from your last visit
  • Technical Logs: Up to 30 days for security purposes

7. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is 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.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date below
  • Providing notice through our website if changes are material

Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Last Updated: January 20, 2025