Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November, 2025
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://procyonnews.com/
Procyon News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates both this website and the Procyon News mobile application (the “App”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our website, app, and related services.
By accessing or using our website or app, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways, including:
1. Information You Provide to Us
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When you leave comments on the website.
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When you register for an account or update your profile.
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When you contact us directly or participate in promotions.
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When you use our mobile app features (e.g., login, profile update, or feedback form).
The personal data collected may include your name, email address, phone number, and any information you provide voluntarily.
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you use our website or mobile app, we may automatically collect:
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Device information (such as model, operating system, and version).
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Log data (such as IP address, browser type, and access times).
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Usage data (such as pages viewed, app screens visited, and interactions).
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Cookies or similar tracking technologies.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible publicly alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website or app, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images posted online.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience. For example:
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When you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience.
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We use temporary cookies on the login page to check if your browser accepts cookies.
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Login cookies last for two days; display preferences last for one year.
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“Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks.
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles and app content may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts, or other media). Such embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website, which may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
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Provide, maintain, and improve our website and app.
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Personalize user experience and deliver relevant content.
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Respond to comments, inquiries, or requests.
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Send important updates, newsletters, or notifications (if opted-in).
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Ensure security, prevent fraud, and enforce our policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
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Service Providers: We may use third-party tools (e.g., analytics, spam detection, hosting) that process limited data under strict confidentiality.
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Legal Compliance: We may disclose data if required by law, to protect rights, or ensure user safety.
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Password Resets: Your IP address may be included in password reset emails.
How Long We Retain Your Data
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Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and spam control.
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Registered user data is stored until you delete your account or request erasure.
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App data may be retained for as long as you use the service, or as required for legitimate business or legal purposes.
Your Data Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
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A copy of the personal data we hold about you.
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Correction of inaccurate data.
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Deletion of your personal data (except data retained for legal or security reasons).
Requests can be sent to: contact@procyonnews.com
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet or mobile network is 100% secure.
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services and secured third-party systems.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and app are not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us data, please contact us for removal.
Third-Party Services
The App may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you, such as:
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Google Analytics
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Firebase Analytics
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AdMob (for advertising, if applicable)
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use your data.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated date. Continued use of our website or app after changes means you accept the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
📧 support@procynnews.com
🌐 https://procyonnews.com/
