Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

PrimeReports.org ("we", "us", "our") operates the website https://primereports.org/ (the "Site"). We are an independent digital publication focused on global news and analysis.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: info@primereports.org.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide to us

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill in contact or feedback forms
• Subscribe to newsletters or email updates
• Submit comments, tips or pitches to our editorial team
• Communicate with us by email or other channels

This information may include your name, email address, organisation, and any other details you choose to share in your message.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain technical information is collected automatically, such as:

• IP address and approximate location (city / region)
• Browser type, device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages and navigation paths
• Referring URLs (the site that linked you to ours)

This data is typically collected using cookies, log files and similar technologies. It is usually aggregated and does not directly identify you.

3. How we use your information

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

• Providing and maintaining the Site and its features
• Responding to your enquiries, questions and requests
• Sending newsletters or updates you have opted in to receive
• Analysing how the Site is used so we can improve content and performance
• Preventing, detecting and addressing technical or security issues
• Meeting our legal, regulatory and compliance obligations

4. Cookies and similar technologies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your basic preferences
• Understand how visitors use the Site
• Support security and prevent abuse
• Display relevant advertising where applicable

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more detail on the types of cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to help us understand how visitors engage with the Site.

These services collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and links clicked. The data is aggregated and does not normally identify individual users. Analytics providers may set their own cookies to perform their services.

You can usually opt out of analytics cookies through your browser settings or dedicated opt-out tools offered by the analytics provider.

6. Advertising and affiliate links

Prime Reports may display advertising and/or use affiliate links to help support the operation of the Site.

6.1 Display advertising (e.g. Google AdSense)

Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites. Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting your Google Ads settings or other ad-preferences tools provided by different ad networks.

6.2 Affiliate links

Some of our articles may contain tracked links to products or services. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This does not influence our editorial content.

7. Legal bases (for visitors in the EEA/UK)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:

• Your consent (for example, when you subscribe to a newsletter)
• Performance of a contract (for example, when we respond to enquiries you send to us)
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests, such as improving the Site, preventing abuse and supporting our editorial work

8. How we share your information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties in the following situations:

• Service providers who help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security)
• Advertising and affiliate partners, as described above
• Where required by law, regulation or court order
• When necessary to protect our rights, safety or the rights and safety of others

9. Data retention

We keep personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, including for any legal, accounting or reporting requirements.

The exact retention period can vary depending on the type of information and the context in which it was collected.

10. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights over your personal information, such as the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your personal data, in some circumstances
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@primereports.org. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

11. Children's privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

12. Third-party sites

Our articles may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of other websites and encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

13. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example to reflect changes in the law or our services. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.

14. How to contact us

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

PrimeReports.org
info@primereports.org