US Recession News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at usrecessionnews.com/ (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our email newsletter
- Submit a contact form
- Leave a comment on an article
- Respond to surveys or feedback requests
This information may include your name, email address, and any message content you submit.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is automatically collected by our servers and third-party service providers, including:
- Log data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on pages
- Cookies and tracking technologies: Small data files placed on your device to track usage patterns and preferences (see Section 4 below)
- Device information: Hardware model, operating system version, and mobile network information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and improve our website and content
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To send email newsletters you have subscribed to (with your consent)
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
- To display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks (see Section 5)
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users — subject to confidentiality agreements
- Analytics providers: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends. For more information on Google’s privacy practices, visit policies.google.com/privacy
- Advertising partners: We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites (see Section 5)
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal process
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (Google Analytics)
- Advertising cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other ad partners to serve personalized advertising based on your browsing history
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences to improve your experience
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features of our Site.
To opt out of Google’s use of cookies for personalized advertising, visit Google Ad Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
5. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We participate in the Google AdSense program to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and/or other sites on the internet
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
- For more information about Google’s advertising privacy practices, visit the Google Privacy & Terms site
We have no control over cookies placed by Google AdSense or other third-party advertisers. We do not receive personally identifiable information from these advertising systems.
6. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we will use your email address to send you financial news updates, articles, and related content. Each email we send will contain an unsubscribe link. You may opt out of email communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link or contacting us at privacy@usrecessionnews.com.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@usrecessionnews.com and we will take steps to delete such information.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Opt-out: The right to opt out of certain data processing activities, including personalized advertising
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@usrecessionnews.com.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. We encourage you to use caution when transmitting personal information online.
10. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including government agencies, financial institutions, and research organizations. These links are provided for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
US Recession News
Email: privacy@usrecessionnews.com
Website: https://usrecessionnews.com/contact/