Last updated: February 18, 2025
Hey there! Welcome to the HeckNews Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. We believe in making tech news accessible, and that includes being transparent about how we handle your personal information and protect user privacy.
What This Privacy Notice Covers
This privacy policy and data protection notice explains how HeckNews.com collects, uses, and protects your personal information and user data when you use our tech news platform. This document serves as our official privacy notice, cookie policy, and data protection statement. Our servers are located in France, and we serve readers worldwide through our .com domain.
Your Data Rights at a Glance
We respect your privacy rights and give you control over your data:
- Access your personal data anytime
- Delete your account when you want
- Export your data easily
- Opt-out of tracking
Data We Collect
Essential Website Data
When you visit HeckNews, we automatically collect:
- IP address for security and analytics
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Visit timestamps
- Pages viewed
- Links clicked
Account Information
If you create a HeckNews account, we store:
- Email address
- Username
- Encrypted password
- Profile information
- Comments and interactions
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site usage
- Improve performance
How We Use Your Information
Essential Operations
- Running our news platform
- Account authentication
- Content personalization
- Security maintenance
Site Improvements
- Usage analysis
- Bug fixing
- User experience enhancement
- Anonymous statistics
Data Storage and Security
Our servers are located in France, and we follow strict EU data protection standards:
- HTTPS encryption
- Secure password hashing
- Regular security updates
- Continuous monitoring
Third-Party Services
We partner with trusted services:
- Google Analytics (site statistics)
- Cloudflare (security)
- AWS (hosting)
- Stripe (payments)
Updates to This Policy
We’ll notify you about significant changes through:
- Email notifications
- Site announcements
- Updated “Last modified” date
Contact Information
Questions about your privacy? Reach out:
- Email: [email protected]
- Twitter: @HeckNews
- Contact Form: [Link]
Legal Framework
This site operates globally through our .com domain, with servers located in France. As such, this privacy policy complies with both EU data protection laws (including GDPR) and other applicable international privacy regulations. While we serve users worldwide, your data is stored and processed in the European Union.
Note: This privacy policy is a living document. We keep it updated as privacy laws evolve and as we add new features to HeckNews.