MOTH News Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30th April 2025

Welcome to MOTH News. We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting any personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our content.

1. Who We Are

MOTH News is an independent news and current affairs platform. Our website address is: [https://www.mothnews.ie]?

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of data:

  • Personal Information (e.g. your name and email address) – only if you voluntarily provide it, such as through a contact form, newsletter signup, or comment section.

  • Technical Data – such as your IP address, browser type, device, and referring pages (via cookies or analytics tools).

  • Usage Data – information about how you interact with our site, including pages visited and time spent on each page.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your queries or messages

  • Send you newsletters or updates (if you opt in)

  • Monitor website performance and improve user experience

  • Prevent spam, fraud, or misuse of the site

We will never sell your personal data or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

  • Analyse website traffic and user behaviour (via services like Google Analytics)

  • Remember your preferences (like login details or language)

You can control cookies through your browser settings and choose to disable them if you prefer.

5. How We Protect Your Data

We use standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted communications (HTTPS)

  • Secure storage of data

  • Access controls to limit who can view or edit data

While no system is 100% secure, we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request that we correct or delete your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from emails)

  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: [insert your contact email here]

7. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is used, please contact us at:

📧 [insert your email address here]

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