Privacy Policy

Introduction

Austral News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by Austral News.

This Privacy Policy applies to our website, and its associated subdomains (collectively, our “Service”) alongside our application, Austral News. By accessing or using our Service, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.

Definitions and key terms

• Cookie: small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your web browser. It is used to identify your browser, provide analytics, and remember preferences (e.g., language or login).
• Company: “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to IS Media Network SAS, (World Trade Center III, Montevideo, 11300, URY), responsible for your information under this Privacy Policy.
• Country: where Austral News or its owners/founders are based, in this case Uruguay.
• Customer: the company, organization or person that signs up to use the Austral News Service to manage relationships with consumers or service users.
• Device: any internet-connected device (phone, tablet, computer, etc.).
• IP address: number assigned to a device on the Internet, often used to estimate location and other technographics.
• Personnel: individuals employed by or under contract with Austral News.
• Personal Data: information that directly or indirectly identifies a natural person.
• Service: the service provided by Austral News as described in the relevant terms and on this platform.
• Third-party service: advertisers, contest sponsors, promotional and marketing partners, etc.
• Website: Austral News’s site at austral.press.
• You: a person or entity registered with Austral News to use the Services.

This Privacy Policy was created with Termify.

What Information Do We Collect?

We collect information from you when you visit our website, register on our site, place an order, subscribe to our newsletter, respond to a survey or fill out a form:

• Name / Username
• Phone Numbers
• Email Addresses
• Mailing Addresses
• Job Titles
• Billing Addresses
• Debit/credit card numbers
• Age
• Password

Mobile Devices (Optional Features)

We also collect information from mobile devices for a better user experience (optional):

• Location (GPS): helps create an accurate representation of your interests for more relevant content/ads.
• Phonebook (Contacts list): allows easier actions by accessing your contacts from the app.

When does Austral News use end user information from third parties?

We collect End User Data necessary to provide the Austral News services to our customers. End users may voluntarily provide information made available on social media sites; if you do, we may collect publicly available information from those sites. Control visibility via each site’s privacy settings.

When does Austral News use customer information from third parties?

We may receive information from third parties when you contact us (e.g., fraud detection services when you submit your email). We may also collect publicly available information on social media sites. You can control what is public via each site’s privacy settings.

Do we share the information we collect with third parties?

We may share personal and non-personal information with third parties such as advertisers, contest sponsors, promotional and marketing partners, and others whose products/services we think may interest you. We may also share with current/future affiliates and business partners, and in a merger, asset sale, or reorganization, we may share/transfer information to successors-in-interest.

We engage trusted third-party providers (hosting, website maintenance, storage and databases, email management, marketing storage, credit card processing, customer service, order fulfillment). We may share necessary information with them to provide these services.

We may share portions of log files (including IP addresses) for analytics with partners (analytics providers, app developers, ad networks). IPs may estimate location and technographics; partners may aggregate ad metrics and provide auditing/research. We may disclose information to government/law enforcement or private parties as needed to respond to legal process, protect rights/interests/safety, prevent illegal activity, or comply with laws and court orders.

Where and when is information collected?

We collect personal information that you submit to us and may also receive personal information from third parties as described above.

How Do We Use the Information We Collect?

• To personalize your experience
• To improve our website and offerings
• To improve customer service and support
• To process transactions
• To administer contests, promotions, surveys or other features
• To send periodic emails

How Do We Use Your Email Address?

By submitting your email address, you agree to receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time via the opt-out link included in each email. We only send emails to people who authorize us directly or via a third party; we do not send unsolicited commercial email. Your email may be used for customer audience targeting (e.g., Facebook). Emails submitted only via order processing are used to send order updates; emails provided elsewhere may be used for the purposes stated in this Policy.

How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We keep your information only as long as needed to provide Austral News and fulfill the purposes described here. When no longer needed and not required by law/regulation, we remove it or depersonalize it.

How Do We Protect Your Information?

We implement security measures to protect your information. Sensitive/credit information is transmitted via SSL and encrypted into our payment gateway providers’ databases, accessible only to authorized parties under confidentiality duties. After a transaction, we do not keep payment details. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Could my information be transferred to other countries?

Austral News is incorporated in Uruguay. Information may be transferred globally to our offices/personnel or third parties, and may be viewed/hosted anywhere. By using our services, you consent to such trans-border transfer and hosting to the fullest extent allowed by applicable law.

Is the information collected secure?

We use physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards. Still, no system (including encryption) is foolproof. While we use reasonable efforts, we cannot guarantee absolute security. If a non-disclaimable duty applies, intentional misconduct is the standard to measure compliance.

Can I update or correct my information?

Rights depend on your relationship with us. Personnel can update per internal policies. Customers may request to restrict certain uses/disclosures, update or correct data, change communication preferences, or delete data by cancelling their account. We may verify identity before granting access/changes. Some records may persist in backups. If you are an end user of a customer, contact that organization for requests.

Personnel

If you are an Austral News worker or applicant, we collect information you voluntarily provide for HR purposes (benefits, screening). You may contact us to update preferences or request records as permitted.

Sale of Business

We may transfer information in a sale, merger, or transfer of all/substantially all assets of Austral News or its Corporate Affiliates, or if we discontinue or enter bankruptcy/reorganization, provided the third party adheres to this Privacy Policy.

Affiliates

We may disclose information to Corporate Affiliates (entities controlling/controlled by/under common control with us). Any information shared will be treated per this Privacy Policy.

Governing Law & Consent

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Uruguay without regard to conflicts rules. By using Austral News or contacting us directly, you signify your acceptance of this Policy. Continued use of the website after non-significant changes means you accept those changes.

Links to Other Websites

This Policy applies only to our Services. We aren’t responsible for the content, accuracy, or opinions of third-party sites. When you leave our Services, their policies apply. Such third parties may use their own cookies/technologies to collect information about you.

Advertising

Our website may contain third-party advertisements and links. We don’t endorse or accept responsibility for third-party content, promises, or product/service quality. Advertising helps keep services free; we work to ensure ads are safe, unobtrusive, and relevant.

Cookies for Advertising

These cookies collect information over time about your online activity across services to make ads more relevant (interest-based). They also prevent repeated ads and ensure proper display/measurement.

Cookies

We use Cookies to identify visited areas and enhance performance/functionality (non-essential). Without them, some features (e.g., videos, remembering logins) may not work. Most browsers let you disable cookies; doing so may limit functionality. We never place PII in cookies.

Blocking and disabling cookies and similar technologies

You may set your browser to block cookies/technologies, which may block essential cookies and prevent our site from functioning properly; saved info (e.g., logins, preferences) may be lost. Disabling a category doesn’t delete cookies—you must delete them in your browser settings.

Payment Details

For any credit card or other payment processing details you provide, we commit to store this confidential information in the most secure manner possible (through payment gateways).

Kids' Privacy

We may collect information from children under 13 only to improve services. If you’re a parent/guardian and aware your child provided Personal Data without permission, contact us. If we learn of collection without verified consent, we’ll remove it.

Changes To Our Privacy Policy

We may change our Service and policies, and update this Policy accordingly. Unless required by law, we’ll notify you (e.g., through our Service) before changes take effect and give you an opportunity to review them. Continued use binds you to the updated Policy; if you don’t agree, you may delete your account.

Third-Party Services

We may display/include third-party content or link to third-party websites/services. Austral News is not responsible for any aspect of such services and assumes no liability. Access/use is at your own risk and subject to those parties’ terms.

Facebook Pixel

Facebook Pixel helps measure ad effectiveness by understanding actions on your website/app and may collect information from your device when you use the service, according to Facebook’s Privacy Policy.

Tracking Technologies

• Google Maps API: can be used to create custom/searchable maps, check-ins, live data, routing, mashups, etc. It may collect information from you/your device for security purposes per its Privacy Policy.
• Cookies: used to enhance performance and functionality; some features may require them.
• Local Storage: client-side storage with higher capacity than cookies and no HTTP header overhead.
• Sessions: used to identify areas of our platform you have visited (small data stored by your browser).

Information about General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

What is GDPR?

GDPR is an EU-wide privacy and data protection law that regulates how EU residents’ data is protected and enhances individuals’ control over personal data. It’s relevant to global companies; we implement GDPR-aligned controls as a baseline.

What is personal data?

Any data relating to an identifiable person (e.g., financial info, political opinions, genetic/biometric data, IP addresses, physical address, sexual orientation, ethnicity, etc.).

Data Protection Principles

• Processed fairly, lawfully, transparently, and as reasonably expected.
• Collected for specific purposes and used only for those purposes.
• Held no longer than necessary.
• Individuals have rights to access, copy, update, delete, restrict, or move their data.

Why is GDPR important?

It adds requirements for protection and increases enforcement/fines. We value privacy and maintain strong practices that go beyond the regulation.

Individual Data Subject's Rights – Data Access, Portability and Deletion

We use fully vetted, DPA-compliant vendors. We may store conversation and personal data for up to 6 years unless your account is deleted; then we dispose of data per our Terms/Policy and not longer than 60 days. We provide ways to access/update/retrieve/remove personal data; our support team can assist with API-related questions.

California Residents (CCPA)

We disclose categories of Personal Information collected, purposes, sources, and third parties with whom we share. You may exercise: Right to Know and Access, Right to Equal Service, Right to Delete, and Right to opt-out of sale.

We have one month to respond to verifiable requests. We do not sell users’ Personal Information. For more information or to exercise rights, contact us.

California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

CalOPPA users have similar rights to disclosure, access, equal service, deletion, and opt-out of sale. We do not sell users’ Personal Information. Contact us to exercise these rights.

Contact Us

• Via Email: info@austral.press
• Via this Link: austral.press/contact