Who we are
Universal Daily News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website udailynews.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through analytics tools including Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit). This may include:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring URLs
- Device type and operating system
b. Information You Provide
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name and email address (when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us)
- Message content (when you submit a contact form)
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate our site, serve advertising, and analyze traffic. These include cookies placed by:
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- LiteSpeed Cache (site performance)
- Email marketing providers (when opt-in forms are active)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and improve our content and website experience
- Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Analyze site traffic and reader behavior
- Send newsletters and email communications (with your consent)
- Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Advertising
We participate in the Google AdSense program. Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com.
4. Affiliate Links
Our website may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links are managed through ThirstyAffiliates and are disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines. See our Affiliate Disclosure page for full details.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — analytics.google.com/policies/privacy
- Google AdSense — policies.google.com/privacy
- Wordfence — wordfence.com/privacy-policy
- Email marketing providers (Flowdesk, Systeme.io) — subject to their respective policies when activated
6. Data Retention
We retain data collected through analytics tools per the default retention settings of those platforms. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions may be retained for up to 12 months.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable privacy laws, including:
- The right to access personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction or deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of data collection or email communications
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@udailynews.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at: contact@udailynews.com