Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 22, 2026 | Compliant with GDPR & CCPA
At Readers 24, protecting your personal privacy is fundamental to maintaining your trust. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, process, and safeguard your data when you visit www.readers24.com.
1. Information We Collect
- Direct Information: Email address when subscribing to newsletters or creating an editorial account.
- Automated Telemetry: Anonymized session IDs, device browser type, IP address, and pages visited for performance monitoring.
- Cookies & Local Storage: Preferences such as dark mode settings and cookie consent selections.
2. How We Use Your Data
We process your information exclusively to provide our news services, send requested daily briefings, process subscription payments, and optimize site speed and security. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data to third-party ad brokers.
3. Third-Party Service Providers
We partner with essential infrastructure providers (such as secure cloud hosting and payment processors) who process data strictly under our security instructions and confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Retention & Security
We employ industry-standard TLS encryption, firewalls, and restricted data access protocols to protect your personal information against unauthorized disclosure or loss.
5. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or complete deletion ("Right to be Forgotten") of your personal data.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time via the "Unsubscribe" link in any email.
6. Contact Our Data Protection Officer
For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights, email our DPO at contact@readers24.com.