Introduction

newscivics.com ("the Site") is owned and operated by HIVEMIND MEDIA PTE. LTD. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with care. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and share your information when you interact with our Site, our services, or related offerings (collectively, "Services"), either directly or through third-party intermediaries.

Scope

This Policy applies solely to information collected through our Services. It does not cover the data handling practices of third parties, including websites, applications, or external entities accessible via links on our platform.

1. Information Collection

We collect information when you:

Visit our Site

Interact with our Advertising Platform or advertisements

Interact with platforms operated by our business partners

2. Categories of Information Collected:

Personal Information: Name, contact information (address, telephone number, email), demographic information (gender, date of birth, identification numbers), professional experience and education

Automated Data Collection: Technical identifiers (IP address, device ID, advertising ID), browser and device characteristics, session activity logs, and advertising engagement data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to analyze usage patterns, improve performance, and personalize content. Cookie preferences can be managed through your browser settings.

Third-Party Sources: Information obtained from trusted partners, including service providers and advertising networks.

3. Purpose and legal basis for processing

We process your data to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Services.

Satisfy user requests and improve the experience.

Conduct analytics and research.

Personalize content and advertising.

Ensure system security and legal compliance.

Provide customer support and feedback to partners.

Promote our services and advertising campaigns.

4. Legal basis for processing:

Contractual necessity for service provision.

Legitimate business interests (fraud prevention, advertising effectiveness measurement).

Compliance with legal obligations.

Your explicit consent where required.

5. Data sharing and international transfers.

We may share your information with:

Business partners (publishers, advertisers, service providers).

Regulatory authorities to comply with legal obligations.

Successor entities in the event of mergers or acquisitions.

6. International data transfers:

Your data may be transferred internationally. We implement appropriate security measures, including standard contractual clauses, to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations.

7. Data security

We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data during transmission and storage. While no system is completely secure, we adopt industry-standard security protocols to safeguard your information.

8. Data retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to meet operational and legal requirements, unless longer retention is required by law.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal data

Request data portability

Withdraw consent

Object to processing

File complaints with supervisory authorities

10. Region-Specific Rights:

EU/UK Residents: Under the GDPR, you have additional rights, including the right to restrict processing and object to automated decision-making.

California Residents: Under the CCPA, you can opt out of data sales, request data deletion, and are protected from discriminatory practices.

11. Marketing Preferences

You can opt out of marketing communications by using the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us at qngo86795@gmail.com.

12. Children's Privacy

In accordance with COPPA and GDPR-K, we do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 16. Parents or guardians may contact our Data Protection Officer to request deletion of such data.

13. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:

qngo86795@gmail.com