PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 6, 2026

Welcome to Europath.News ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website europath.news and use our services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

1.1 Personal Information
When you interact with our website, we may collect:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
- Account credentials (username, password)
- Profile information
- Communication preferences
- Newsletter subscription data

1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Click data and navigation patterns
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies

1.3 Information from Third Parties
- Social media profile information (if you connect your social media accounts)
- Analytics data from third-party services
- Information from our business partners

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Delivery
- Providing access to news articles and content
- Managing your user account
- Delivering newsletters and notifications
- Processing your requests and communications

2.2 Improvement and Personalization
- Analyzing user behavior and preferences
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Personalizing content recommendations
- Conducting research and analytics

2.3 Communication
- Sending administrative information
- Responding to inquiries and support requests
- Delivering marketing communications (with your consent)
- Sending important updates about our services

2.4 Legal and Security
- Complying with legal obligations
- Preventing fraud and abuse
- Protecting our rights and property
- Enforcing our Terms of Use

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on:

- Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes
- Contract: When processing is necessary to fulfill our services to you
- Legal Obligation: When we must comply with legal requirements
- Legitimate Interest: When processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we use:

4.1 Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly (cannot be disabled)

4.2 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website

4.3 Functional Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization

4.4 Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool. For more information, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share your information with:

5.1 Service Providers
- Hosting and infrastructure providers
- Email service providers
- Analytics services (Google Analytics)
- Content delivery networks

5.2 Business Partners
- Advertising partners
- News content providers
- Social media platforms

5.3 Legal Requirements
- Law enforcement agencies
- Regulatory authorities
- Legal proceedings

5.4 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce our agreements

Account information: Retained until you request deletion
Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months
Communication records: Retained for up to 3 years
Legal compliance data: Retained as required by law

7. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

7.1 Right to Access
Request copies of your personal data

7.2 Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate data

7.3 Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")

7.4 Right to Restrict Processing
Request limitation of processing your data

7.5 Right to Data Portability
Request transfer of your data to another service

7.6 Right to Object
Object to processing of your data

7.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

7.8 Right to Lodge a Complaint
File a complaint with your local supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@europath.news

8. DATA SECURITY

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

- Encryption (SSL/TLS)
- Secure servers and databases
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security assessments
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

- Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
- Adequacy decisions
- Privacy Shield Framework (where applicable)

10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notifications (for material changes)

Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

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

Europath.News
Email: info@europath.news
Address: Poland, Warsaw
Phone: +48 736335936

Data Protection Officer (if applicable):
Email: privacy@europath.news

15. SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

16. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to deletion
- Right to non-discrimination

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@europath.news

17. CONSENT

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

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