Privacy Policy

At The Hilltop News, accessible from our official website, the privacy of our visitors is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy document describes the types of information collected and recorded by The Hilltop News, how we use it, and the rights you have as a user of our website. We are committed to ensuring that your data remains safe, secure, and handled responsibly.

1. Introduction

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to provide transparency about the kind of data we collect and how it may be processed. With the rise of digital technologies, protecting online privacy has become more important than ever. At The Hilltop News, we take our responsibility seriously by implementing policies that align with international standards, including GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), wherever applicable.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect both personal and non-personal information from our users:

• Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, or other details that you voluntarily submit through forms or comments.
• Non-Personal Information: Such as IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing behavior. This is primarily collected through cookies and analytics tools.

We only collect the minimum data necessary to provide and improve our services.

3. How We Use Information

The data collected may be used for the following purposes:

• To improve website performance and tailor content according to user preferences.
• To respond to your queries, requests, or feedback.
• To provide personalized advertisements through services like Google AdSense.
• To analyze traffic and understand how visitors interact with our website.
• To maintain website security and prevent fraudulent activities.

We assure you that none of your personal data is sold to third parties for profit.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help improve your browsing experience. At The Hilltop News, we use cookies for:

• Remembering user preferences.
• Displaying personalized ads.
• Collecting analytics data (via tools like Google Analytics).

You can choose to disable cookies from your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.

In addition, third-party advertisers, such as Google, may use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) to serve ads based on your interaction with our website and other websites.

5. Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. Third-party ad servers and networks may use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons that are sent directly to your browser. These automatically collect your IP address. They may be used to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and/or to personalize advertising content that you see.

We strongly advise you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for more detailed information on their practices.

6. Data Protection and Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to safeguard the data you share with us. This includes encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to personal information. However, it is important to understand that no online platform can be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under privacy regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. These rights may include:

• The right to access and request copies of your personal data.
• The right to request corrections to inaccurate information.
• The right to request deletion of your data.
• The right to opt out of data processing for marketing purposes.

If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us at lchilltopnews@gmail.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Protecting children’s privacy is very important to us. Our website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided such information, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove it from our records.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our business practices. Any modifications will be posted on this page, and the updated date will be mentioned at the top of the policy. We encourage visitors to check this page periodically for updates.

10. Consent

By using The Hilltop News, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us:

📧 Email: lchilltopnews@gmail.com