Privacy Notice for California Residents
This Privacy Notice supplements our broader Privacy Policy and applies only to visitors, users, and others who reside in the State of California. We have adopted this notice to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (“CCPA”). Any terms defined in the CCPA have the same meaning when used in this notice.
Definitions
- Website (or “we”) refers to the natural person(s) or legal entity that operates WebNewer.com.
- User (or “you”) refers to any natural person or legal entity using this Website.
Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information within the last 12 months:
| Category | Examples | Collected |
|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Names, email addresses, IP addresses, unique identifiers | Yes |
| B. Personal Records | Social Security, driver’s license, financial or health information | Yes |
| C. Protected Characteristics | Age, race, gender, medical condition, religion, sexual orientation | Yes |
| D. Commercial Info | Purchase records, products considered | Yes |
| E. Biometric Info | Fingerprints, face/voiceprints, activity data | Yes |
| F. Internet Activity | Browsing history, search history, interactions | Yes |
| G. Geolocation Data | Physical location or movements | Yes |
| H. Sensory Data | Audio, visual, thermal, or similar info | Yes |
| I. Employment Info | Job history, performance info | Yes |
| J. Education Records | Student transcripts, grades, schedules | Yes |
| K. Inferences | Profiles based on behavior, preferences | Yes |
What isn’t personal information?
- Publicly available government records
- De-identified or aggregated data
- Data exempt from CCPA like certain health info under other laws
Sources of Personal Information
We obtain personal information:
- Directly from you, such as submitted forms or account information.
- Indirectly, like through browsing behavior or interactions on our site.
Use of Personal Information
We may use or disclose your personal information to:
- Fulfill your requests or service-related needs (product orders, inquiries, etc.)
- Process transactions and prevent fraud
- Provide customer support and improve responses
- Comply with legal obligations, such as law enforcement requests
- Facilitate a transfer of assets (merger, divestiture, etc.) involving user data
We do not use personal data for purposes materially different from those disclosed without providing notice first.
Sharing Personal Information
We may share your information with:
- Service providers (for processing or analytics)
- Data aggregators, in compliance with CCPA contracts requiring confidentiality and limited use
Your CCPA Rights
Right to Access & Data Portability
You can request, up to twice per year, disclosure of:
- Categories of personal information collected
- Sources of that information
- Purposes of collection or sale
- Recipients of the information
- Specific personal data (data portability)
- Categories of information sold or disclosed for business purposes
Right to Deletion
You can request deletion of personal data we hold, subject to exceptions (e.g., completing a transaction, legal compliance, security, internal usage).
How to Submit a Request
Submit a verifiable consumer request by:
- Sending an email to contact@webnewers.com
You or an authorized agent must describe your request sufficiently and provide proof of identity. No account is necessary.
Response Timing & Format
- We aim to respond within 45 days; if needed, we’ll notify you of any extension.
- Responses are provided electronically or via mail, as you prefer.
- Disclosures pertain only to data collected in the 12 months before your request.
- Requests are free unless judged excessive or unfounded—in such cases, we’ll provide a cost estimate first.
Sale of Personal Information
We do not sell your personal information. Should this change, we will provide the requisite opt-out rights as per CCPA.
Non-Discrimination
Exercising your CCPA rights will not result in:
- Denial or different pricing of goods or services
- Lower quality service
We will not penalize or discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Other California Privacy Rights
Under California’s “Shine the Light” law, you may request information about personal data shared with third parties for direct marketing purposes. Email us at contact@webnewers.com to submit such a request.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to modify this notice at our discretion. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date. Your continued use of WebNewer.com after changes implies acceptance.
Contact Information
If you have questions, want more information about how we handle data, or wish to exercise your privacy rights under California law, please reach out via:
- Email: contact@webnewers.com