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    Privacy Policy – News Forensic

    Last Updated: November, 2025

    At News Forensic, accessible from https://newsforensic.com, we are committed to protecting your personal information, maintaining transparency, and ensuring your trust. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have regarding your information.

    By using our website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

    Who We Are

    News Forensic is a next-generation explanatory journalism and media analysis platform.
    Our website address is: https://newsforensic.com

    What Personal Data We Collect and Why

    1. Comments

    When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect:

    • The data entered in the comment form
    • IP address
    • Browser user agent information (for spam protection)

    An anonymized string created from your email address (hash) may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it.
    Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

    After your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes publicly visible alongside your comment.

    2. Media Uploads

    If you upload images on our website, please avoid files containing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images available on the site.

    3. Cookies

    We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

    If you leave a comment:

    You may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies. This is for your convenience so you do not need to re-enter information. These cookies last for one year.

    If you visit our login page:

    We set a temporary cookie to check if your browser accepts cookies.
    No personal data is stored in this cookie.

    If you log in:

    We set cookies to:

    • Save login information (valid for 2 days)
    • Save screen preferences (valid for 1 year)

    If you select “Remember Me”, your login persists for 2 weeks. Logging out removes these cookies.

    If you edit or publish content:

    A cookie will be stored to save the article’s post ID.
    This cookie does not store any personal information and expires after 1 day.

    4. Embedded Content From Other Websites

    Articles on News Forensic may contain embedded content such as:

    • Videos
    • Images
    • Posts
    • External articles

    Embedded content from third-party websites behaves exactly as if you visited those websites directly.
    They may collect data about you, use cookies, and track interactions on their platform.

    Who We Share Your Data With

    If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security verification.

    We do not sell, trade, or distribute your personal data to advertisers or third parties except where legally required.

    How Long We Retain Your Data

    • Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely. This helps us automatically approve follow-up comments without manual review.
    • For registered users (if enabled), we store the personal data provided in user profiles. Users may edit or delete their information anytime (username cannot be changed).
    • Administrators can view and edit profile details.

    Your Rights Over Your Data

    If you have an account on our website or have left comments, you can request:

    • A downloadable file containing the personal data we store about you
    • Deletion of any personal data we hold

    This does not include data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

    To request this, contact us at:
    📧 info@newsforensic.com

    Where Your Data is Sent

    Visitor comments may be screened through an automated spam detection service.

    How We Protect Your Data

    We implement:

    • Secure server connections (SSL)
    • Spam protection
    • Manual and automated monitoring
    • Restricted administrative access
    • Regular software updates

    These measures ensure your personal information remains safe and protected.

    Changes to This Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
    All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

    Contact Us

    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or require any clarification, please contact:

    📧 Email: info@newsforensic.com
    🌐 Website: https://newsforensic.com