Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The Front Pager ("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 and use our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Our service does not require user registration or account creation for basic browsing. However, we do collect personal information in the following cases:

• Newsletter Subscription: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter service, we collect your email address and category preferences to deliver personalized content
• Contact Communications: When you voluntarily provide information through contact forms or direct communications with us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and browser capabilities
• Usage Data: How you interact with our service, including pages visited and time spent on pages
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files stored on your device (see Section 4 for details)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve our newspaper aggregation service
• Newsletter Delivery: To send you personalized newsletter content based on your subscription preferences and selected categories
• Technical Optimization: To optimize website performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our service and identify areas for improvement
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send important service-related notifications

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience and understand how our service is used.

4.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and improve your experience

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our service. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information when required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable laws or respond to legal processes
• Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others
• Investigate potential violations of our Terms of Service
• Prevent fraud or other illegal activities

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to appropriate confidentiality protections.

6. Data Security

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

• Secure server infrastructure and data encryption
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Monitoring for suspicious activities

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain 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. Factors we consider when determining retention periods include:

• The nature and sensitivity of the information
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Operational needs and service improvement
• User preferences and consent

8. International Data Transfers

Our service is hosted in Italy, and your information may be processed and stored in Italy or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We take appropriate measures to ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information receives adequate protection.

9. Your Rights and Choices

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

9.1 Access and Portability

You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and, in some cases, request that we provide it in a portable format.

9.2 Correction and Updates

You may request that we correct or update inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

9.3 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal and operational limitations.

9.4 Objection and Restriction

You may object to certain processing activities or request that we restrict how we use your information.

9.5 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 12. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. This Privacy Policy does not apply to these third-party services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit or use through our platform.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Through our website contact form
• By email (contact information available on our website)

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiries promptly and address any privacy concerns you may have.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the revised policy on our website
• Notify users of significant changes through appropriate means

Your continued use of our service after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

14. Legal Basis for Processing (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal information includes:

• Legitimate Interest: To operate and improve our service, ensure security, and analyze usage patterns
• Consent: Where you have provided explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Vital Interests: To protect the safety and security of our users and service