Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024

Guyana Inquirer (“we,” “our,” or “us”) owns and operates www.guyanainquirer.com (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your data.

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies only to this Site. It does not cover information collected on other websites, even if linked here. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

2. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

You may provide personal details when:

Registering for services or newsletters
Making donations
Participating in surveys, polls, or discussions

This may include:

Name, email, postal address, and phone number
Username and password
Search queries and correspondence sent to us

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you interact with the Site, we may automatically collect:

IP address, browser type, and operating system
Pages viewed before and after visiting our Site
Pages, ads, and links clicked within the Site
Bandwidth speed, installed software, and device identifiers
Data from cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

c. Information from Other Sources

We may receive information from third-party platforms (e.g., social media), marketing partners, or analytics providers, such as:

Social media usernames and friend lists
Demographic information (age range, gender, interests)
Ad interaction data

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Send newsletters, updates, and promotions (with your consent)
Provide customer support and process requests
Improve Site functionality and tailor content
Display relevant advertising
Analyze Site usage for trends and performance
Enforce our Terms and prevent fraudulent activity

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data:

With trusted service providers for functions like analytics, email delivery, and database management
As required by law, to comply with legal processes or protect rights
In connection with business transfers such as mergers or acquisitions
In aggregate form (non-identifiable) for research or marketing

5. Third-Party Services & Advertising

Our Site may feature links or integrations with other services (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). Their privacy practices are not governed by this policy. Please review their policies before sharing information.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and show relevant ads. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

7. Security

We use commercially reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. International Users

Our Site is based in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., you consent to your data being processed and stored in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ from your country.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If we learn we have such data without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with an updated “Effective Date.” For significant changes, we will provide additional notice.