Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how ACTA (“we,” “us,” or “our”) processes personal information when you visit, use, or interact with ACTA News and related services (the “Services”), including at news.acta.build. By using the Services, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

We process personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Depending on your location, you may have specific rights, which are summarized below.

1. Who we are

ACTA operates the Services in connection with its ecosystem of products and public communications. For the purposes of the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), ACTA is typically the data controller of personal information we determine the purposes and means of processing for the Services, unless a separate agreement states otherwise. Contact details: see Section 10.

2. Information we collect

2.1 You provide to us

• Account and authentication data, such as email address, name, and sign-in method
• Content you send us (e.g. editorial submissions, feedback, or support messages) and related metadata
• Preferences you set (e.g. display or communication preferences) where we offer them

2.2 Collected automatically

• Device and log data, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and timestamps
• Usage data, such as pages viewed, links clicked, referring URLs, and general interaction patterns
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5), including information needed for security, session continuity, and analytics where enabled

2.3 From third parties

If you use social or single sign-on providers, we may receive a limited set of data from those providers as permitted by your settings and their policies (for example, profile identifiers and email). We may also receive aggregated or business contact information from partners where lawful.

3. How we use information

We use personal information to:

• Provide, secure, and improve the Services, including performance and compatibility
• Authenticate you, manage your account, and send service-related communications
• Publish, distribute, and promote content consistent with our editorial and community standards
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security issues, and technical problems
• Comply with law, legal process, and regulatory obligations
• Exercise or defend legal claims
• Where allowed by law, send you updates about the Services; you can opt out of marketing where that choice is offered

Legal bases (EEA/UK): We rely on performance of a contract, legitimate interests (such as improving security and user experience, balanced against your rights), and consent where required (e.g. non-essential cookies, where applicable). We process information as necessary to comply with legal obligations. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

4. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it as follows:

• Service providers who help us host, operate, secure, and analyze the Services, subject to contracts that require appropriate safeguards
• Professional advisors (lawyers, auditors) when necessary under confidentiality obligations
• Authorities when we believe in good faith that disclosure is required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of you, us, or others
• Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, subject to appropriate protections
• With your direction (e.g. when you ask us to share content or integrate with a third party you choose)

5. Cookies and similar technologies

We and our partners may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies for essential functions, preferences, and-where you consent or as permitted by law-analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect functionality. Where required, we will obtain consent before using non-essential cookies.

6. International transfers

We may process information in the United States and other countries. If we transfer personal information from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to countries not deemed to provide an adequate level of protection, we will use appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful mechanisms, unless an exception applies.

7. Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law. Criteria include the nature of the data, the risk of harm, and legal or business requirements (e.g. record retention for tax or litigation). When no longer needed, we delete, anonymize, or aggregate the information.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. No system is completely secure. Please use strong, unique credentials and report suspected unauthorized access promptly.

9. Children

The Services are not directed to children under 16 (or a higher age where required in your jurisdiction), and we do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe we have, contact us and we will take steps to delete the information, subject to law.

10. Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, restrict or object to certain processing, or withdraw consent where applicable. You may have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise rights, contact us as described in Section 12.

EEA/UK: You may have additional rights under the GDPR, including data portability and restriction of processing, where applicable to our processing activities.

California (CCPA/CPRA):If you are a California resident, you have the right to know, delete, and correct personal information, and the right to opt out of “sale” or “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising, as those terms are defined. We do not “sell” personal information in the traditional sense, as described above. We do not knowingly sell or share personal information of consumers under 16 for those purposes. You may designate an authorized agent where permitted. We will not discriminate for exercising CCPA/CPRA rights. To exercise rights, contact us below; we will verify and respond in accordance with the law.

11. Marketing communications

Where we send promotional emails, you can unsubscribe using the link in the email or by contacting us. We may still send important transactional or legal notices.

12. Contact

For privacy requests or questions about this policy, contact us through acta.build. We will respond in line with applicable law, including timeframes required in your jurisdiction. You may also contact your local data protection authority if you have concerns we cannot resolve.

13. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. We will post the new version on this page and change the “Last updated” date. If changes are material, we will provide additional notice as required by law.