The Gray News Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01 September 2025

 

Introduction:
The Gray News ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or any of our affiliate websites, interact with our content, or purchase our products. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect:
1. Personal Data: We may collect personal data, including but not limited to:
    - Name
    - Email address
    - Mailing address
    - Phone number
    - Payment information (when making purchases)
2. Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our website, including:
    - IP address
    - Browser type
    - Device type
    - Operating system
    - Pages visited
    - Time spent on our website
    - Referral sources
3. Cookie Data: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect data, including:
    - Session cookies
    - Persistent cookies
    - Third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics)

How We Use Your Information:
1. To Provide Our Services: We use your information to:
    - Deliver our content and products
    - Process payments
    - Respond to your inquiries
    - Improve our website and services
2. Marketing and Communication: We may use your information to:
    - Send newsletters and promotional materials
    - Share updates about new content, products, or services
    - Conduct surveys or gather feedback
3. Analytics and Research: We use usage data and cookies to:
    - Analyze website performance and user behavior
    - Improve our content and user experience

Disclosure of Your Information:
1. Service Providers: We share your information with third-party service providers who assist us with:
    - Payment processing
    - Email marketing
    - Analytics
    - Website maintenance
2. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring party.
3. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal process.

Your Choices:
1. Opt-out of Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails by following the opt-out instructions provided in each email.
2. Cookie Management: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using cookie management tools.
3. Data Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal data by contacting us through the Contact Page on our website.

Security Measures:
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:
1. Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive data, such as payment information.
2. Access Controls: We limit access to your information to authorized personnel and service providers.
3. Regular Updates: We regularly update our security measures to ensure the protection of your information.

Children's Privacy:
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

International Data Transfers:
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to the United States or other countries. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

Changes to This Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly.

Contact Us:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Contact Page on our website.

Final Note:
If we've somehow managed to overlook something ridiculously obvious and you find a loophole, congrats, but please just don't use our website anyway – we have enough stress. By using our website, you agree that we can't be held responsible for any oversights on our part, and we'll just pretend we never meant to do that.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.