Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Investor News Index (“INI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information in connection with your use of our website located at https://www.investornewsindex.com/ and any related pages or services (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who This Site Is For
The Site is intended for investors and citizens residing within the United States. No login credentials are required to access the Site, and the Site does not provide any functionality for users to upload files or post comments. The Site operates as a news indexing database focused on regulatory and enforcement updates for U.S. investors and consumers.
If you access the Site from outside the United States, you do so on your own initiative and are responsible for complying with any local laws that may apply.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or use the Site:
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Contact information you voluntarily provide (such as your name and email address) when you submit a contact form or otherwise interact with us.
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Usage and analytics data, such as pages visited, links clicked, referrer URL, browser type, device information, and approximate location, collected through cookies or similar technologies.
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Technical data, including IP address, date and time of access, and error logs, used for security, performance monitoring, and maintenance of the Site.
Because the Site does not allow file uploads or public comments, we do not collect user-generated content such as documents, images, or comment text through those channels. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
How We Use Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its features as a news indexing database for U.S. investors.
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To respond to inquiries, provide support, and communicate with you about the Site.
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To monitor Site performance, detect technical issues, and enhance user experience.
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To maintain security, prevent abuse, and protect the integrity of the Site and our users.
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To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
We do not sell or provide your personal information to third parties. The only exception is in response to law enforcement requests through a court order or other legal document.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Remember user preferences and settings.
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Collect aggregate analytics about how visitors interact with the Site.
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Enhance security and detect potential malicious activity.
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Third-Party Links and Content
The Site indexes and links to external websites, including official regulatory websites such as the CFTC, FTC, and the SEC, among others. These external sites are not operated or controlled by us, and their privacy practices may differ from ours.
If you follow a link from our website to a third-party website, any information you provide to that third party is subject to their privacy policy, not this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Logs and analytics data may be retained for security, troubleshooting, and reporting purposes.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, which may include:
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The right to access or request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
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The right to request correction or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements. In the case of correction, the newly submitted contact form will be the correcting factor.
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The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.
If you no longer wish to receive communications from us (for example, newsletter emails), you may request that your contact information be deleted. Deletion is performed withing 5 business days.
International Visitors
Because the Site is designed for investors and citizens residing within the U.S., its primary audience and focus are U.S.-based users and U.S. regulatory and enforcement updates. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via the contact details provided on the Site or through any available contact form.
