Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Chud Johnson News ("chud.news," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website chud.news.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

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

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Submit a contact form or story tip
• Create an account (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Contact us directly via email or social media

This information may include:

• Name or nickname
• Email address
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

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

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our website
• Send you newsletters and updates (if you have subscribed)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors that perform services on our behalf, such as email delivery, hosting, and analytics
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
• With Your Consent: We may disclose your information for any other purpose with your consent

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits you to request information regarding the disclosure of your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not disclose personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's website. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

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