At GlobalSignal (https://globalsignal.news), your privacy and data autonomy are fundamental principles. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect, how it is handled, and your rights under global privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and CalOPPA.
1. Information We Collect
We believe in minimal data collection. We only collect information essential for delivering high-performance news experiences:
- Automated Log Data: When you access GlobalSignal, our secure web servers automatically record your browser type, device operating system, requested URL, timestamp, and anonymized IP address to safeguard against malicious traffic and DDoS attempts.
- Voluntary Newsletter Subscriptions: If you voluntarily subscribe to our daily news briefings, we store your email address solely for dispatching requested news alerts. We never sell, rent, or lease email lists to third parties.
- Local Preferences: Your selected theme preference (Obsidian Dark vs. Light mode) is stored strictly within your browser's local storage and is never transmitted to our servers.
2. Use of Information
Collected information is utilized strictly to:
- Operate and optimize the speed, layout, and reliability of our news reporting service.
- Deliver voluntary news bulletins and breaking email notifications.
- Detect and prevent security incidents, fraud, and unauthorized scraping.
3. Third-Party Integrations & Google News Services
GlobalSignal integrates with select industry-standard partners to facilitate distribution and open access:
- Google News & Reader Revenue Manager: We implement Google's official Subscribe with Google scripts (
swg-basic.js) to support Google News syndication and reader authentication. Interaction data handled by Google is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Fonts & CDNs: Typography assets are served securely via Google Fonts without user tracking cookies.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
GlobalSignal does not deploy intrusive tracking cookies or cross-site fingerprinting technologies. Essential cookies may be utilized by CDN providers and edge caching layers solely for load balancing and session security.
5. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA & Global Regulations)
Regardless of your geographic location, you possess the right to:
- Request confirmation of any personal data stored in connection with your email.
- Request immediate deletion or correction of your email subscription records.
- Unsubscribe from email communications at any time via the 1-click unsubscribe link provided in every dispatch.
- Object to data processing based on legitimate interest grounds.
6. Data Security
We deploy robust enterprise security protocols, including end-to-end SSL/TLS 1.3 encryption, strict HTTP transport security (HSTS), and isolated database infrastructure to prevent unauthorized access or interception.
7. Contact Our Privacy Office
For data access requests, privacy inquiries, or deletion demands, please reach our Data Protection Officer: