Privacy statement

Introduction

This NEWSWELL Privacy Statement provides information about NEWSWELL’s online information gathering and dissemination practices. Individual pages on NEWSWELL websites may provide additional information.

In addition to the information in this Privacy Statement, NEWSWELL’s Terms of Use set forth requirements that you must follow when using NEWSWELL’s websites and technology network.

We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Statement, as well as any information linked from this Privacy Statement, because we may update it from time to time.

Services NEWSWELL provides online

In addition to information and services provided on NEWSWELL websites, NEWSWELL may also provide connections to external services and information provided by non-NEWSWELL service providers. These non-NEWSWELL provided services may include Google Analytics, credit-card processing vendor Stripe and newsletter tool Mailchimp . Non-NEWSWELL service providers have their own privacy policies that are not covered by this Privacy Statement. NEWSWELL is not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of non-NEWSWELL service providers. We recommend you review the privacy practices and policies of all non-NEWSWELL service providers.

Information NEWSWELL collects from users and how we use it

NEWSWELL collects information you actively provide. We may also collect information about the computers, mobile devices, or other devices you use to access NEWSWELL’s websites and technology network, such as IP addresses, unique device identifiers, browser types, browser languages, web pages visited, network software access, referring web pages, date, time, and duration of activity, passwords, and accounts accessed, volume of data storage and transfers, and locations of devices when connected to NEWSWELL’s websites. Logs of this information may be retained. We may contract with non-NEWSWELL service providers to help us better understand users of our websites.

NEWSWELL uses information collected to provide services, to protect the security of NEWSWELL’s technology network, to support journalistic integrity, and to provide safety and security services to users of the websites, as well as to monitor, preserve, and enhance the use, functioning, and integrity of NEWSWELL’s websites. NEWSWELL may also use information collected from you for analysis and statistical purposes consistent with this Privacy Statement and our Terms of Use.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that are stored on your computing devices. We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about network traffic and network interaction so that we can offer better network experiences and tools in the future. Cookies may be set by organizations other than NEWSWELL. Because the cookie policies of these third-party service providers may change over time, you should review their policies by visiting their privacy policies directly. We also use targeting and advertising cookies, which may be set by NEWSWELL or by third parties. Users may disable cookies through their individual browser options. However, if you do not accept cookies, the functionality of some portions of our websites may be reduced.

The following describes the types of cookies NEWSWELL uses on our websites:

Required or strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are essential for our websites to operate correctly and to provide you with requested services. For example, we may use cookies to authenticate you, so if you log on to NEWSWELL websites, we know who you are.

Functionality cookies. We use functionality cookies to enhance website features and for personalization, such as storing your preferences . Functionality cookies may be set by NEWSWELL or by third parties whose services we have added to our websites. If you do not allow these cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our websites and some website features may not work properly.

Social media cookies. Social media cookies may be set by third parties such as YouTube and Facebook to collect information about your social media usage.

Analytics cookies. Analytics cookies collect information about your use of our websites and help us improve the way they work. For example, analytics cookies identify the most frequently visited pages, record any difficulties you have, and show whether our advertising is effective. This allows us to see the overall patterns of usage, rather than the usage of a single person. We use the information to analyze the websites’ traffic.

Targeting/advertising cookies. We may use targeting/advertising cookies to create profiles and personalize content. We may use third-party products, such as Google Analytics, to market NEWSWELL’s services to you on third-party websites. For example, if you visit NEWSWELL websites, you may see advertisements for NEWSWELL or its brands on other websites.

You can learn more about cookies and their functions generally by visiting an information website such as allaboutcookies.org.

Do not track signals. Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that tells websites that users do not want to have their online activity tracked.

Alternatives to website transactions

If you prefer not to provide information to NEWSWELL through our websites or technology network, you may contact NEWSWELL at info@asunewswell.org.

Disclosure of information

NEWSWELL does not disclose confidential information we collect online to individuals or entities not affiliated with NEWSWELL, except in the limited circumstances described below. Non-confidential information may be disclosed or distributed pursuant to federal laws and state laws. These laws and policies explain what information may be shared or disclosed. They also explain what information is protected as confidential.

Court order or public safety. NEWSWELL may be required to disclose confidential information pursuant to a valid court order or lawfully issued and served subpoena, search warrant, or other legal order. In addition, NEWSWELL may disclose confidential information to law enforcement if NEWSWELL believes that disclosure is necessary to protect NEWSWELL, to protect the health or safety of individuals, or if law enforcement believes NEWSWELL’s resources have been used in the commission of a crime.

Contractors. NEWSWELL may contract with non-NEWSWELL service providers to provide services and information through NEWSWELL’s websites. NEWSWELL may provide information to non-NEWSWELL service providers to assist NEWSWELL deliver products, information, and services. NEWSWELL. NEWSWELL requires non-NEWSWELL service providers to protect personal information on our behalf.

Security

NEWSWELL takes steps to ensure that confidential information collected online is secure. These steps include: ongoing education; using tools in an effort to restrict unauthorized access, viruses, phishing, and hacking attempts; and monitoring activity to identify potential system threats. NEWSWELL routinely assesses and enhances tools and processes available to strengthen our online security.

Contact information

If you believe NEWSWELL has not adhered to this Privacy Statement, please contact NEWSWELL’s privacy team at info@asunewswell.org. NEWSWELL will use reasonable efforts to address your concerns; although there may be circumstances where we cannot assist.

Changes

We will publish on our website any changes we make to this Privacy Statement.

Effective: 06.21.2024
Revised: 10.16.2024