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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2025
Policy Version: 1.0

1. Introduction

Welcome to OlyBee News (“we,” “our,” or “us”), a digital publication accessible at https://olybee.com/news. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

This policy is structured to reflect principles of data security and management aligned with international best practices, including those outlined in the ISO 27001 standard for information security management.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, operate, and improve our services. The data we collect falls into two categories:

a) Personal Data
This is data that identifies you as an individual. We collect it only when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter (Email Address, Name).

  • Contact us via a form (Email Address, Name, Message).

  • Comment on an article (Username, Email Address, Comment Content).

b) Non-Personal & Automatically Collected Data
This is data that does not directly reveal your identity. We collect it automatically through cookies and similar technologies when you browse our site. This includes:

  • Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the dates/times of your visits.

  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our site, such as clicks, time spent on a page, and scroll behavior.

  • Device Information: Type of device, device ID, and network information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes, grounded on lawful bases such as consent, contractual necessity, and our legitimate interests:

  • To Provide and Maintain Our Service: To display the website and its content to you.

  • To Improve User Experience: To analyze how our content is consumed so we can improve its quality and relevance.

  • For Communication: To send you newsletters and respond to your inquiries.

  • For Monetization: To display personalized advertisements through partners like Google AdSense. This involves using non-personal data to show you ads that are more likely to be relevant to your interests.

  • For Security: To monitor and prevent security incidents, fraud, and malicious activity, in line with our commitment to information security (ISO 27001 principles).

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party companies to perform functions on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, advertising). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.

  • For Advertising: We allow third-party advertisers, including Google AdSense, to use cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal data (e.g., browser type, pages visited) to serve you targeted ads on our site and across the internet. You can learn more about how Google uses this data and manage your preferences at Google’s Privacy & Terms.

  • For Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.

5. International Data Transfers (GDPR Compliance)

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. When we transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you have rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access & Portability: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

  • Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request the deletion of your personal data.

  • Restrict Processing: You can object to or request we restrict how we process your data.

  • Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for marketing communications at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

  • Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising: You can manage your cookie preferences via our cookie banner or your browser settings. You can also opt out of personalized ads from Google via the Google Ad Settings page.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.

7. Data Security: Our ISO-Aligned Commitment

We implement a risk-based approach to information security. While no online service is 100% secure, we have put in place appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect your data, including:

  • Secure network infrastructure and encryption protocols (HTTPS/SSL).

  • Strict access controls to personal data.

  • Regular security assessments and reviews of our information processing and storage practices.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) for essential site functions, analytics, and advertising. Our Cookie Policy is integrated into this Privacy Policy. Upon your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can manage your preferences.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Data Protection contact at:

Email: privacy@olybee.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.