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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 31, 2026 • Effective immediately

1. Overview & Commitment

At The Pivot News (accessible from https://thepivotnews.com), your privacy is of paramount importance. This document describes the personal information we collect, how it is handled, and your choices under global data protection frameworks including GDPR and CCPA.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information voluntarily submitted by readers:

  • Email Addresses: When you subscribe to our daily morning briefings or newsletters.
  • Reading Preferences: Locally stored settings such as dark mode and text size stored strictly on your device via localStorage.
  • Direct Communications: Any inquiries or editorial tips sent to our newsroom.

3. Log Files & Web Analytics

The Pivot News follows standard industry procedures using log files and Google Analytics 4 (GA4). Information collected includes Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, referring pages, date/time stamps, and dwell time. These metrics are processed in aggregate without associating personal identity, solely to measure editorial quality and content reach.

4. Cookies & Advertising Partners (Google AdSense)

We use cookies to enhance navigation and display relevant editorial sponsorships:

  • Google DoubleClick DART Cookies: Google serves advertisements based on visits to The Pivot News and other sites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings.
  • Affiliate Partnerships: We may participate in select affiliate programs (such as Amazon Associates and Hostinger). Clicking these links places a cookie to credit qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

5. GDPR & CCPA Data Rights

Readers worldwide enjoy full rights over their personal data:

  • The right to access: Request copies of personal data held about you.
  • The right to erasure: Request that we delete your newsletter subscription record immediately.
  • The right to opt-out: Unsubscribe from briefings with a single click at any time.

6. Contact Our Data Desk

For privacy inquiries, data deletion requests, or questions, reach our compliance team directly at: hello@thepivotnews.com.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 31, 2026

At The Pivot News (accessible from https://thepivotnews.com), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information collected and recorded by The Pivot News and how we use it.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or communicate with us, we may collect information including your name, email address, and any feedback you provide. We only collect personal information that you voluntarily submit.

2. Log Files

The Pivot News follows a standard procedure of using log files. These files log visitors when they visit websites. The information collected by log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks. These are not linked to any personally identifiable information and are used solely for website administration and traffic analysis.

3. Cookies and Web Beacons (Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART)

The Pivot News uses cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences, record user-specific information on which pages the user accesses or visits, and customize web page content based on browser type.

Google DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google is a third-party vendor on our site. It uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to our website and other sites across the internet. Visitors may opt out of the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

4. Third-Party Advertising Partners

Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links appearing on The Pivot News. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and personalize advertising content.

The Pivot News has no access to or control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.

5. GDPR & CCPA Data Protection Rights

We are committed to ensuring you are fully aware of all your data protection rights. Users are entitled to request access to their personal data, request rectification of inaccurate data, request erasure of data, or restrict processing under applicable GDPR and CCPA regulations.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact our team directly at hello@thepivotnews.com or via our Contact Us page.