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Data Policy

Last Updated: 11 August 2025

Effective Date: 11 August 2025

Olam News (“we,” “our,” or “the company”) values the privacy and security of every user (“you”) who accesses our website at olamnews.com and related services. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable international data protection regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  1. Information You Provide Directly
    • Full name, email address, phone number, and other data you enter when registering, subscribing to newsletters, or contacting us.
    • Data submitted through comment forms or survey participation.
  2. Information Collected Automatically
    • IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and server log data.
    • Online activity information such as pages accessed, visit duration, and referring websites.
  3. Information from Third Parties
    • Data obtained from advertising partners, analytics providers, or social media platforms when you interact with our content outside the site.

2. Purpose of Data Use

The data we collect is used to:

  • Deliver relevant news content and personalize your reading experience.
  • Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials if you subscribe.
  • Perform analytics to improve service quality and website performance.
  • Respond to inquiries, complaints, or support requests.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., when subscribing to emails).
  • Legal obligations requiring data retention or reporting.
  • Legitimate interests in operating, securing, and developing our services.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. However, data may be shared with:

  • Third-party service providers such as hosting, analytics, email marketing, and cybersecurity providers.
  • Legal authorities when required for law enforcement or national security purposes.
  • Business partners for analytics and targeted advertising, under appropriate contractual protections.

5. International Data Transfers

If your data is transferred outside your country of residence, we ensure protection through internationally recognized safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

6. Data Security

We implement technical, administrative, and physical safeguards including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all web traffic.
  • Firewalls, security monitoring, and regular backups.
  • Internal access controls based on authorization levels.

7. Data Retention

Personal data will be retained as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, unless you request deletion under applicable rights.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws, you have the right to:

  • Access a copy of your personal data.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw consent for data processing.
  • Object to processing for certain purposes.
  • Request data portability to another system.

Requests can be sent to privacy@olamnews.com.

9. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Store user preferences.
  • Measure content performance.
  • Serve relevant advertisements.

You can manage cookie settings via your browser preferences. Full details are available in our Cookie Policy.

10. Third-Party Services

Our content may include links to external sites that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

11. Policy Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on our site and take effect immediately upon publication.