Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 1, 2023

Vital Digitalist Media ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website vitaldigitaalisst.media.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account on our website
• Subscribe to our news services
• Complete contact forms or request information
• Participate in surveys or feedback programs
• Contact us with inquiries or for customer support

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Clickstream data and browsing patterns

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various business purposes:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our news services
• Process your subscriptions and manage your account
• Send you news updates and content recommendations
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Analyze website usage and improve user experience
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in our operations
• To comply with legal requirements or court orders
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• In connection with a business transfer or merger
• With your explicit consent or at your direction

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication procedures
• Secure network infrastructure and firewalls
• Employee training on data protection practices

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Our retention periods consider:

• The length of time we need to provide our services
• Legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Statutes of limitations for potential claims
• Business needs and operational requirements

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access and receive copies of your data
• Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Right to delete your personal information
• Right to restrict or object to data processing
• Right to data portability in a machine-readable format
• Right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices regarding cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

8. International Data Transfers

As a Canadian-based company, we primarily process data within Canada. However, we may transfer and process your information in other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

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