Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MT News ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") 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.

This policy applies to all users and is compliant with data protection regulations including GDPR (EU), LGPD (Brazil), and CCPA (USA).

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile preferences
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address for newsletter delivery
• Contact Forms: Any information you submit through contact or feedback forms
• Comments & Contributions: Text, images, or other content you submit

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and search queries
• Location Information: IP address and approximate geographic location (with your consent)
• Cookies & Similar Technologies: Tracking pixels, local storage, and session identifiers

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• Delivering and improving our services and content
• Personalizing your experience and recommendations
• Sending newsletters and promotional communications (with consent)
• Analyzing usage patterns and site performance
• Preventing fraud, enhancing security, and enforcing our terms
• Complying with legal obligations
• Responding to your inquiries and customer support requests

4. Legal Basis for Processing

GDPR (European Union)

• Legitimate Interests
• Consent
• Legal Obligation
• Contract Performance

LGPD (Brazil)

• Legitimate Interest
• Consent
• Legal or regulatory obligation
• Contract execution

CCPA (California, USA)

• Business purposes as defined by California law
• Explicit consumer consent

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that assist us (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: Law enforcement when required by law
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
• With Your Consent: For purposes you have explicitly agreed to

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Retention periods vary by data type:

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active, or as required by law
• Usage Analytics: Retained for up to 12 months
• Newsletter Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Legal Documentation: Retained as required by applicable law

7. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR (EU Users)

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority

LGPD (Brazil Users)

• Right to confirm data processing
• Right to access personal data
• Right to correct incomplete or inaccurate data
• Right to deletion of personal data
• Right to data portability
• Right to revoke consent

CCPA (California Users)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of personal information sales (if applicable)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@mtnews.com.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to anyone under the age of 13 (or equivalent legal age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential: Site functionality and security
• Analytical: Understanding user behavior and site performance
• Advertising: Personalizing content and ads (with consent)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by email or a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

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

• Email: contact@mtnews.com
• Support: support@mtnews.com

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@mtnews.com.