At Sungunews, your privacy is not just important — it is sacred. This Privacy Policy details exactly what data we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and your full rights over it.

1. Data Controller

Sungunews is the data controller responsible for your personal information. Contact: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum data necessary to operate the Service:

• Voluntarily Provided: Name, email address, and any information you submit via contact forms, comments, or newsletter subscriptions
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device identifiers, referring URLs, and timestamps
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, click patterns, and scroll depth (via Google Analytics or similar)
• Cookies & Tracking: Essential cookies, analytics cookies, and functional cookies (detailed in our Cookie Policy)
• Communication Data: Full content of emails or messages you send us

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/CCPA Compliant)

We process your data only when we have a lawful basis:

• Consent: Newsletter subscriptions, non-essential cookies
• Contract: Delivering requested services (e.g., responding to contact forms)
• Legitimate Interests: Site security, analytics, fraud prevention
• Legal Obligation: Responding to valid legal requests

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively for:

• Responding to inquiries and providing support
• Sending newsletters (only with explicit opt-in)
• Improving content, layout, and user experience
• Detecting and preventing spam, fraud, and abuse
• Generating anonymized analytics reports
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements

5. Data Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure

We never sell or rent your personal data. Limited sharing occurs only with:

• Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery) bound by strict confidentiality agreements
• Law enforcement or government authorities when legally compelled
• Successors in the event of merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with notice)

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for functionality and analytics. You can manage preferences via your browser or our cookie banner. Disabling cookies may limit some features.

7. Data Security & Retention

We employ industry-leading measures (SSL/TLS encryption, secure hosting, access controls). Data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or required by law.

8. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Global)

You have the absolute right to:

• Access, rectify, or erase your personal data
• Restrict or object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Submit requests to: [email protected] — we respond within 30 days.

9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliant)

Sungunews is not directed at children under 12. We do not knowingly collect or process data from children under 12. If discovered, such data will be deleted immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Data may be processed in the United States or other countries with adequate privacy protections. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via website notice or email (if subscribed).

12. Contact Information

Data Protection Officer:
Email: [email protected]