Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024

Dutch Caribbean News (“we,” “our,” or “us”), the owner and operator of www.dutchcaribbeannews.com (the “Site”), values and respects your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains:

  • What information we collect and how we collect it

  • How we use, share, and protect your information

  • Your choices and rights regarding your personal data

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


Scope

This Privacy Policy applies only to the Site. It does not apply to:

  • Other websites linked from our Site

  • The practices of companies we do not control

If you click on a link or advertisement that leads to another site, please review that site’s own privacy policy.


Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide Directly

You can browse the Site without providing personal information. However, we may collect information from you when you:

  • Register for services or features

  • Sign up for newsletters

  • Make a donation

  • Participate in surveys, polls, or contests

  • Contact us directly

This may include:

  • Name, email, postal address, and phone number

  • Username and password

  • Search queries on the Site

  • Any correspondence you send to us

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address, browser type, and operating system

  • Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the Site

  • Referring and exit pages

  • Ad interactions and click-through rates

  • Cookie and tracking technology data (HTML cookies, Flash cookies, web beacons, etc.)

3. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

  • Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) if you connect via these services

  • Marketing and analytics providers

  • Public databases

This may include demographic data, ad interaction history, and device identifiers.


How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Send newsletters, updates, and promotional content

  • Respond to inquiries and fulfill requests

  • Provide and improve the Site’s content and features

  • Customize your user experience

  • Conduct analytics and usage statistics

  • Enforce our Terms and Conditions

  • Detect and prevent fraud or illegal activities


How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data:

  • With service providers who assist with site operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, marketing)

  • In aggregate or anonymized form for research and advertising purposes

  • If required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety

  • In the event of a business transfer (e.g., merger or acquisition)

If you post in public areas (e.g., comments), your information will be visible to others.


Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance, analyze traffic, and deliver relevant ads. You can manage cookie settings in your browser, but some site features may not function properly if disabled.


Third-Party Services

Our Site may integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google). Your interactions with these services are governed by their own privacy policies.


Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.


International Visitors

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.


Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new “Effective Date.” Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on the Site or by email (if available).


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