The personal data administrator is SIA “WIT Berry”. Contact information for questions related to personal data processing: Using this contact information, you can ask questions about personal data processing. You may submit an application to exercise your rights in accordance with the procedures set out herein.
When you subscribe for news on the www.witnews.eu website, as part of the process, we collect the personal information you provide, such as your name and e-mail address. Your personal information will be used only for the specific reasons stated below.
We collect personal and non-personal information to be able to contact individuals who are interested in receiving informative updates related to this event. We may also contact you to poll your opinions through surveys or questionnaires and to send important updates about the event. We only collect and store the data from users who have subscribed to receive a newsletter on the website.
A newsletter recipient can unsubscribe from the newsletter by following the link on the footer of each newsletter or by sending an email to info[@]witnews.eu.
The website is hosted by SIA “Hostnet” in Latvia that ensures the security of the website. Your data may be stored through Word Press data storage, databases and applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall. Data is used only by the REVERTER team and the contract organisations according to internal standards and procedures of personal data usage.
Data obtained by SIA “WIT Berry” or contracted organisations is not disclosed to third parties without the individual’s written consent. Personal data is used to fulfil specific requests initiated by the individual. Also, the information published on the website about persons such as their photos, bio and similar information about project REVERTER team members cannot be used by the third parties without a written consent of the individual. Thus, the information about individuals cannot be republished by the third parties on other websites, social media or documents without a written consent of that particular person.
The data that was collected from users (by subscribing for newsletter) will be stored until they decide to unsubscribe to newsletter other data collected for example for answering questions will be stored until the goal of the user will be met.
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time, so please review it frequently. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website.
If you would like to access, correct, amend or delete any personal information we have about you, you are welcome to contact us at info@witnews.eu.
User-generated content
At WIT news, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy section explains how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you provide when submitting content as an external author to our website. By submitting your content, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
The individual or entity that has contributed content to WIT News via press releases, publications, presentations, events, or columns are responsible for the content, that has to be accurate, verified, it can’t contain any abusive information.
The credit for the content will be attributed to the submitting party, and this attribution accompanies the published content. Should the content’s owner desire to modify or remove submitted and published material, they are required to contact info@witnews.eu and detail their requested changes. When images accompany the content and are provided by the submitter, WIT News will acknowledge their contribution.
In instances where submitted content (including images and text) raises concerns, WIT News reserves the right to withhold publication or propose enhancements to the author. The author will consistently receive appropriate credit for their work.
Information We Collect
When you submit content to WIT News, we may collect the following information from you:
- Personal Information: This includes your name and / or the name of the author of the content, e-mail address, and any other contact information you provide during the submission process.
- Content Data: This refers to the content submit, which may include text, images, videos, graphics and other forms of content.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Publication and Attribution: The content you submit will be published on WIT News under the name of the author or his / her chosen pseudonym. The name of the author or pseudonym will be displayed alongside the published content to give you proper credit for work. Links to other websites where biography of the author is published can be also added if requested. If so WIT news is not responsible for the content there or any other issues (including the broken links) that can arise later.
- Communication: We may use your e-mail address to communicate with you regarding your submitted content, including notifications of publication, requests for edits, or any other relevant updates.
- Improvements and Enhancements: We may analyze the submitted content to suggest improvements or enhancements to ensure its quality and relevance to our audience.
Protection of Your Information
We are dedicated to maintaining the security of your personal information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Sharing of Information
We do not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your Choices
You can request edits or removal of your submitted content by contacting us at info@witnews.eu. Additionally, you have the right to access, correct, or delete any personal information we hold about you.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised version will become effective immediately upon posting.
By submitting your content to WIT News, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at info@witnews.eu.
Other provisions
WIT News website may link to third-party websites that have their own terms of use and personal data protection, for which WIT News is not liable. WIT News reserves the right to amend its privacy policy by making the current version available on its website.
Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies collect information about how you use the website, determining frequently visited sections and content, time spent on the website, etc. The information is used for analytical purposes to find out users’ interests and may improve content quality, making the website more convenient to use. Analytical cookies only identify your device; they do not reveal your identity.
In certain cases, according to our instructions and only for the purposes we indicate, some analytical cookies will be administered by third parties, i.e. data controllers (operators) such as Google AdWords, who have their own privacy policies.
