Effective Date: April 15, 2025
Welcome to TheWidePress.com, your go-to source for real-time breaking news, in-depth features, and reliable journalism across the United States. Your privacy is extremely important to us, and we’re dedicated to protecting the personal information you share when engaging with our website and services.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you visit or interact with The Wide Press.
By using TheWidePress.com, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.
Why We Collect Your Information
At The Wide Press, we gather certain data to enhance your experience and deliver personalized content that matters to you. We collect information to:
- Provide tailored news stories based on your interests
- Improve site performance, speed, and usability
- Display ads that help keep our content free and accessible
- Send occasional email updates and newsletters, only with your permission
Some services or features may have specific privacy terms. Please review those when signing up or subscribing.
Our Privacy Promise to You
Your trust is our top priority. That’s why we uphold the following principles:
- We use advanced security protocols to protect your information
- All third-party vendors must meet strict privacy and security standards
- We never share your information with third parties without your consent
- You can control the types of emails or communications you receive
- We only collect necessary data for legitimate and lawful purposes
- Your data is stored securely and retained only for as long as needed
- We are transparent about what data is collected and how it’s used
- Due to the global nature of the internet, your data may be stored or processed internationally
How We Collect Information
We may collect your data through the following methods:
- Signing up or registering for an account
- Browsing activity using cookies and analytics tools
- Comments, uploads, forms, and surveys
- Participation in promotions, giveaways, or contests
- Features requiring access to device data or location
Common data we collect includes:
- Email and password (for account access)
- Optional profile details to personalize your experience
- Device or browser information for functionality and analytics
- Consent-based access to specific device features (e.g., location services)
Using Social Media to Log In
If you log in through social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter:
- Facebook may share your name, email address, and profile photo (based on your privacy settings)
- Twitter may provide your username and profile image
You can revoke access by updating your privacy settings on the social platform.
Children’s Privacy Policy
The Wide Press does not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that such data has been collected without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete it.
Parents who believe their child may have submitted personal information should contact us directly for swift resolution.
How We Use and Share Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We may share your data under the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- When required by law, regulation, or court order
- To protect user safety or enforce our Terms of Use
Our trusted service providers are required to follow data protection laws and maintain the confidentiality of your information.
Third-Party Content & Social Media Features
Some pages on TheWidePress.com may include embedded content (such as videos) or social media features (e.g., share buttons). These platforms may collect data related to your activity, especially if you’re logged into your account on those platforms. Please review their respective privacy policies to understand how your data is handled.
Cookies and Web Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking tools to:
- Understand how users interact with our content
- Improve site speed and functionality
- Deliver personalized content and ads
- Save your preferences for future visits
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Note that some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Read more in our full Cookie Policy.
Interest-Based Advertising
As a free-to-access news platform, we may show ads based on your interests. To do this, we may:
- Use non-personally identifiable data like browsing behavior
- Group users based on preferences or reading habits
- Serve ads related to categories you interact with (e.g., tech, finance, health)
We do not use your personally identifiable information unless you provide explicit consent.
Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content
The Wide Press occasionally publishes affiliate links or sponsored posts. These will always be clearly disclosed. Our editorial integrity remains independent, and partnerships do not influence our news coverage or opinions.
Your Rights and How to Contact Us
You have full control over your personal data. You can:
- Request access to your data
- Correct or delete any personal information we hold
- Opt out of marketing emails and newsletters
- Raise any privacy-related concern or complaint
Contact our Data Protection Officer at:
📧 [email protected]
Policy Updates
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect new legal requirements or changes in our services. If there are significant updates, we’ll notify you through the website or via email (if you’re subscribed).
In situations where your consent is required, we will request it before applying the new terms.
Thank you for choosing TheWidePress.com — we appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy as we deliver the latest news that informs and empowers.