Who we are
At Samoa Newshub, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you register on our website and access our content.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze non-personal information about your use of our website. Google Analytics uses cookies or other tracking technologies to collect data such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and interactions with our website. This information is used to analyze website usage trends, improve our website’s performance, and enhance user experience. Google Analytics may also collect and store this information on servers located in the United States or other countries. Google’s privacy policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of information collected by Google Analytics, which you can review at https://policies.google.com/privacy. By using our website, you consent to the collection and processing of your non-personal information by Google Analytics as described in this paragraph. You can disable cookies or opt-out of Google Analytics by adjusting your browser settings or using Google’s opt-out browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. However, please note that disabling cookies or opting out of Google Analytics may impact your ability to fully utilize all features of our website.
We don’t share your data
We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as described in this Privacy Policy. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in providing our services, such as payment processors, hosting providers, and customer support providers. These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only for the purposes of providing services to us and are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
We may also share your information when required by law or legal process, or in response to a valid request from a government authority or law enforcement agency. Additionally, we may share your information to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others, or to enforce our terms of service or other agreements.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction, subject to applicable laws and regulations. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website if such a transfer occurs and any changes to the handling of your information.
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Please note that our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites or services. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
By using our services, you consent to the sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information
Information Collection, Use, and Security
Information Collection: The information we collect is for registration purposes only. When you register on our website, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and other relevant details. We may also collect non-personal information such as demographic data and usage statistics to improve our services.
Content Restriction: We use a content restriction system to ensure that only registered subscribers can access our content. This system may require you to provide certain personal information for verification purposes, such as your username and password. Please note that we do not share your personal information with any third parties for content restriction purposes.
Secure Payment Gateway: We use a secure third-party payment gateway to collect payments for our services. When you make a payment, the payment gateway may collect personal and financial information, such as your credit card details and billing address. Rest assured, we do not store any payment information on our servers. All payment transactions are encrypted and processed securely by the payment gateway in accordance with industry standards.
Use of Information: We use the information collected during registration solely for the purpose of providing you with access to our content and improving our services. We may use your email address to send you important updates and communications related to your account. We may also use non-personal information for analytics, marketing, and research purposes, but it will be anonymized and aggregated to protect your privacy.
Data Security: We take appropriate measures to protect the security of your personal information. We use industry-standard security technologies and procedures to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your data. However, please note that no data transmission or storage method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Third-Party Links: Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites or services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of those third-party websites or services before providing any personal information.
Consent and Changes to Privacy Policy: By using our website and registering for our services, you consent to the collection, use, and storage of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the way we collect and use your information, please contact us at [email protected].