Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 16, 2025
Last Updated: September 16, 2025

Veriton Press / News Agency (“Veriton Press,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our readers, subscribers, and visitors (“you” or “your”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you access or use https://veritonpress.com (the “Site”).

By using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

1.1 Information You Provide

Name, email address, and contact details when subscribing to newsletters, submitting tips, or contacting us.
Content you voluntarily submit (comments, news tips, photographs, or other contributions).

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Log data (IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, date/time of access).
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6 below).
Analytics data (page views, engagement, time spent on the Site).

1.3 Information from Third Parties

If you access our content via social media or third-party platforms, we may receive limited information from those services consistent with their privacy policies.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

To deliver and improve Site functionality and content.
To communicate with you, including newsletters, announcements, and responses to inquiries.
To moderate and publish user comments, tips, or submissions.
To protect against fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access.
To comply with applicable New York State and U.S. laws.

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With vendors who provide services such as hosting, analytics, or email delivery, bound by confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or legal processes under New York law.
Protection of Rights: To enforce our Terms & Conditions or protect our rights, property, or safety.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or reorganization.

4. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, in compliance with the New York SHIELD Act. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve user experience, measure traffic, and analyze trends.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights, including:

Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal data.
Opting out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link.
Requesting that we limit data processing under applicable law.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@veritonpress.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly in compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.