Summary: We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. We collect only what's necessary to provide our services and never sell your information to third parties.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Chronicle ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website chronicle.template, subscribe to our newsletter, or use any of our services.
Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data
When you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us, we may collect:
- Email address
- Name (optional)
- Any information you provide in contact forms
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website
- Device type and operating system
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our weekly newsletter (if subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Analyze website traffic and improve our content
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality, theme preference | 1 year |
| Analytics | Usage statistics (anonymized) | 30 days |
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service providers: Email delivery, analytics, hosting
- Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
8. Newsletter Unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email, or by contacting us directly. We will process your request within 48 hours.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Chronicle Media
Email: privacy@chronicle.template
Address: 123 Editorial Way, New York, NY 10001