Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 1, 2024

Lingua-News Cyprus ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

Lingua-News Cyprus is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@lingua-news.com

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

Email address (if you subscribe to updates)
Name (if you contact us)
Any information you include in correspondence with us

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website
Language preferences
IP address (anonymized where possible)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide and improve our language learning content
Personalization: To remember your language and level preferences
Communication: To respond to your inquiries
Analytics: To understand how our service is used and improve it
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your data based on:

Consent: Where you have given clear consent (e.g., cookies, newsletter)
Legitimate Interests: For analytics and service improvement
Legal Obligation: Where required by law

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your language and CEFR level preferences
Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Improve website functionality

For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

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

Service Providers: Hosting, analytics, and other technical services
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU resident, you have the following rights:

Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
Right to Restriction: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@lingua-news.com.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

10. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

11. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@lingua-news.com
Contact Form: Contact Page

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.