Effective Date: April 14, 2025
Welcome to UplineNews.com, your go-to source for breaking headlines, trending stories, and trusted journalism across the United States. Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.
By accessing or using UplineNews.com, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
Purpose of Data Collection
We gather user data to provide a tailored and seamless experience. Here are the main reasons we collect your information:
- To present personalized news content based on your preferences
- To optimize website functionality and ensure smooth user interaction
- To serve relevant advertisements that help support our free news platform
- To send you updates and offers if you choose to subscribe or opt in
Some services on Upline News may come with their own privacy terms. We encourage you to read them carefully when signing up or participating.
Our Privacy Pledge
At Upline News, protecting your personal information is our priority. Here’s what we stand by:
- We use secure, up-to-date technologies to guard your data
- All third-party partners are carefully vetted for data privacy compliance
- You will never receive marketing materials from third parties unless you’ve opted in
- You have control over the type of communications you receive from us
- We may reach out only for essential account-related purposes
- We only gather necessary information with a clear and lawful purpose
- We maintain full transparency about the data we collect and how it’s used
- Your information is only retained for as long as it’s needed
- Since we operate online, your data may be processed in different locations, including outside the United States
How We Collect Your Information
We may collect data through various methods, including:
- User account registration
- Cookies, analytics software, and tracking technologies
- Comments, polls, surveys, and community interactions
- Participation in giveaways, contests, or promotions
- App or mobile services that may require location access
Typical information may include:
- Email address and secure password (for account access)
- Optional profile details (like name, location, or preferences)
- Device/browser data and usage patterns for optimization
Social Media Sign-In
If you log in using social platforms such as Facebook or X (formerly Twitter):
- Facebook may provide basic details such as your name, email, and profile picture depending on your settings
- Twitter/X may share your username and public profile image
- You can remove access at any time through your social platform’s privacy settings
Children’s Privacy Policy
Upline News does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 16. If such information is found to be submitted without parental consent, we will remove it immediately.
Parents or legal guardians can contact us if they believe their child has provided personal information inappropriately.
Use & Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell or lease your personal information to any advertisers or third parties.
We may share your data only under these circumstances:
- You have given explicit permission
- It is legally required under federal, state, or local law
- It is necessary to enforce our Terms of Use or protect user safety
All our service providers are legally obligated to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your data.
Third-Party Features & Integrations
Certain pages on Upline News may contain third-party content or embedded media (such as social share buttons). These features may track your interaction and collect certain data—especially if you’re logged into the third-party service at the same time.
We advise reviewing the individual privacy policies of those third-party platforms for full clarity.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We utilize cookies and similar tracking tools to enhance your browsing experience. These help us:
- Understand how users interact with our content
- Measure site performance and traffic patterns
- Serve you personalized advertisements
- Store your preferences for faster future access
You may disable or customize cookie settings through your browser. Please note that disabling cookies might affect your site experience.
To learn more, please see our Cookie Policy.
Interest-Based Advertising
Our platform displays ads to help fund our journalism. To ensure relevance, we may:
- Collect non-identifiable browsing patterns
- Group users based on reading behavior or content preferences
- Show ads aligned with user interests (e.g., politics, entertainment, business)
We never use identifiable personal information without your consent for this purpose.
Affiliate Content & Sponsored Articles
From time to time, Upline News may include affiliate links or post sponsored content. These pieces are always clearly marked. Our editorial integrity remains independent and is never influenced by such partnerships.
Your Rights & How to Contact Us
As a valued user, you have full rights over your personal information. You may:
- Request access to your stored personal data
- Ask for corrections or deletions where applicable
- Opt out of newsletters or marketing updates
- Raise any privacy concerns or report issues
Reach our Data Privacy Officer at:
📧 [email protected]
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in laws, technology, or our services. When updates are significant, we’ll notify registered users via email or post a notice on our website.
In situations where consent is required, we’ll request your approval before making the changes effective.
Thank you for choosing UplineNews.com. We’re committed to protecting your personal information while continuing to bring you the news that shapes your world.