Privacy Policy
SphereNews is dedicated to safeguarding user privacy and handles all personal data with the utmost care and professionalism. Our guiding principle is to collect only the minimum necessary information required to deliver an optimal user experience.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies when SphereNews acts as a data controller for your personal data. As a controller, we define the purposes and methods for processing data on our Website, including newsletters and other services provided through or in connection with the site. The term "Website" encompasses our platform, all associated pages, newsletters, and interactive features.
2. Data Collection Practices
2.1 Types of Information Obtained
SphereNews collects data when you use or visit our Website, including:
Technical details like your IP address, device user agent, and browser information
Demographic data (e.g., age, country of residence)
Usage patterns tracked via cookies and similar technologies
Account information (username, email, profile details) when you register or connect via social media (e.g., Facebook, Google+)
Data provided through forms, surveys, or direct communications
ransaction records for payment processing
Analytics data on how you navigate and interact with the site
IP address, cookies and web beacons
2.2 Automatic Data Collection
Our servers automatically log your IP address and other technical metrics (e.g., browser type, operating system, referral URLs) to analyze site usage, improve performance, and track traffic sources. This includes information on visit duration, page views, and navigation paths.
2.3 Cookie and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and web beacons to:
Enhance site functionality and user experience
Authenticate your sessions and remember preferences
Measure ad effectiveness and deliver targeted content
Optimize service performance
You may adjust browser settings to block cookies, though this may impair Website functionality. For details, see our Cookie Policy.
2.4 Third-Party Analytics
We partner with analytics providers to process Usage Data (e.g., IP addresses, visit patterns) for site optimization. These partners act as data processors, and our legal basis for this processing is legitimate interest.
2.5 Advertising Partners
Advertising networks use cookies and tracking tools to deliver and measure ads. Advertising Data may include audience insights and behavior patterns. Consent serves as the legal basis for this processing, and partners may act as data controllers or processors.
2.6 Social Media IntegrationsThe Website may include Facebook features (e.g., Like Buttons, Pixels). Interacting with these elements transmits data to Facebook, which may occur automatically if you’re logged in.