Privacy Policy

Hayes News Network ("HNN", "we", "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use hayes-news-network.lovable.app (the "Site"), how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information we collect

We collect the minimum information needed to operate the Site:

• Information you provide — email address when you subscribe to the HNN Insider newsletter or send us a message.
• Automatically collected — IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, referring URL, and timestamps via standard server logs and analytics.
• Cookies and similar technologies — used for analytics, ad personalization, and to remember preferences.

2. How we use information

• Operate, maintain and improve the Site.
• Send the HNN Insider newsletter (only if you subscribe).
• Measure traffic and content performance.
• Display relevant advertising via Google AdSense and partners.
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse.

3. Cookies and advertising

The Site uses cookies and pixels for analytics (Google Analytics) and advertising (Google AdSense). Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the Internet.

• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
• You may also visit aboutads.info to opt out of third-party vendor cookies.

4. Third-party services

We use the following processors which may collect information under their own privacy policies: Google AdSense, Google Analytics, Cloudflare, and our email service provider for newsletter delivery.

5. Children's privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

6. Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you are in the EEA, UK, or California, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict use of your personal information. To exercise these rights, email privacy@hayes-news-network.com.

7. Data retention

Newsletter emails are retained until you unsubscribe. Server logs are retained for up to 30 days. Analytics data is retained per Google Analytics defaults.

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures (TLS, access controls). No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy: privacy@hayes-news-network.com.