Effective Date: April 8, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Culture Caravan (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and safeguards your information when you visit our website [Insert Website URL] (the “Site”). As a publisher of global cultural news and commentary, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant national and international laws.
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
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2. Information We Collect
We may collect both personal information and non-personal information depending on your interaction with the Site.
2.1. Personal Information
This refers to information that identifies or relates to you as an individual. We may collect the following categories of personal data:
Name, email address, and contact details (if you subscribe, comment, or contact us)
IP address, device type, and browser information
Location data (based on IP or user settings)
Information submitted through forms (e.g., newsletter signups, comment sections)
Social media identifiers (if interacting through third-party logins)
2.2. Non-Personal Information
This includes aggregated or anonymized data that does not directly identify you. Examples:
Page views, clickstreams, time on site
Device and usage data collected through analytics tools
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3. How We Collect Information
We may collect your information through:
Direct input (forms, comments, subscriptions)
Automated tracking technologies (cookies, pixels, beacons)
Third-party services (analytics, ad networks, embedded content)
Publicly available sources (if relevant to news stories or public comments)
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4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services and content
To deliver newsletters, updates, or alerts you have opted into
To personalize user experience and content relevance
To respond to inquiries and support requests
To monitor website performance and detect security threats
To comply with legal obligations
We do not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects concerning you.
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5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
We process your personal data under the following legal grounds:
Consent – Where you have given explicit permission (e.g., newsletter subscription)
Legitimate Interests – For operational, editorial, and site maintenance purposes
Legal Obligations – When required by law to retain or disclose information
Contractual Necessity – If you enter into a contract with us (e.g., for paid content or services)
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6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.
Types of cookies used:
Essential cookies (site functionality)
Performance cookies (analytics, e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing cookies (if we serve ads or affiliate links)
Social media cookies (for content sharing plugins)
Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more detailed information.
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7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
Service providers (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics)
Affiliated third-party content providers (only as needed for editorial integration)
Legal authorities if required by law, court order, or government regulation
Third-party advertisers or sponsors (non-personal or anonymized data only, unless explicitly consented)
We require all service providers to handle your data lawfully, securely, and under contractual obligations.
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8. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of Canada, be aware that your information may be transferred to and stored in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms) are in place for international transfers, especially for EU users.
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9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as required by law. Typically, this is:
Until you unsubscribe (for email communications)
Up to 26 months for analytics data (unless anonymized)
As long as needed to resolve disputes or enforce agreements
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10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Under GDPR (EU Residents):
Right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
Right to restrict or object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Under CCPA (California Residents):
Right to know what data is collected and how it's used
Right to access and delete personal data
Right to opt out of the sale (we do not sell)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, contact us at: Privacy@culturecaravan.com
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11. Third-Party Content and Links
Our Site contains links to third-party websites and embedded media (e.g., videos, tweets, and articles). These entities operate under their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We advise you to review their policies before sharing or interacting with such content.
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12. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16 (or equivalent age under applicable law). If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
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13. Data Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These include:
HTTPS encryption
Firewalls and secure hosting
Access control for sensitive data
Routine monitoring for vulnerabilities
While we strive to maintain strong security, no online system is completely foolproof.
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14. Policy Changes
We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. If the changes are material, we will notify you through the Site or via email, where appropriate.
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15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Culture Caravan
Email: info@culturecaravan.com