Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 12, 2025
At Macsurfer's Headline News, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our news aggregation website.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical information through analytics tools and server logs:
- Website Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referring websites, and general geographic location (country/region level)
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and device type (mobile/desktop)
- Click Analytics: Aggregate data about which news links and articles are most popular (we do not track individual users or link clicks to specific visitors)
- Technical Data: IP addresses (anonymized), timestamps, and error logs for website functionality
Information We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identifying information (names, email addresses, phone numbers)
- User accounts or login credentials (we have no sign-in system for public users)
- Individual user behavior tracking or profiles
- Personal preferences or saved content
- Payment or financial information
How We Use Information
We use the collected information solely to:
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Understand which news topics and sources are most popular
- Fix technical issues and maintain site functionality
- Generate anonymous, aggregate statistics about site usage
- Optimize content delivery and site speed
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic patterns. Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
External News Sources
When you click on news links, you will be directed to external news websites that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Website functionality and performance
- Anonymous analytics through Google Analytics
- Remembering basic site preferences (if applicable)
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. Anonymous, aggregated statistics may be shared publicly or with partners for research or business purposes, but this data cannot be used to identify individual users.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect the information we collect. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your data, including:
- Right to know what information we collect
- Right to request deletion of your data
- Right to opt out of certain data collection
Since we do not collect personal identifying information, most data rights requests may not be applicable to our service.
Children's Privacy
Our website does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. Our service is intended for general audiences.
International Users
Our website is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
This privacy policy is designed to be transparent about our minimal data collection practices. We believe in providing news aggregation services while respecting your privacy.