Privacy Policy
Next Wave Radar – Data Protection & User Rights
1. Introduction
Next Wave Radar ("NWR," "we," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you use our website and services. By accessing nextwaveradar.com, you agree to the terms outlined below.
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following information:
- Voluntary Data:
- Email address, username, and interests (for newsletter subscriptions).
- Comments and interactions on articles (requires free registration).
- Automated Data:
- Cookies and analytics (via tools like Google Analytics) to track user behavior and improve site performance.
- Non-personal data (e.g., browser type, IP address) for technical optimization.
3. Payment Information
For premium subscriptions:
- We use PayPal to process payments.
- NWR does not store or access your financial data (credit cards, bank accounts). All transactions are handled securely by PayPal.
4. Third-Party Services
We use:
- Google Analytics and Cookies for traffic analysis.
- Google Ads and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) for targeted advertising.
- Third-party hosting services to store encrypted data.
Note: Third parties may collect anonymized data (e.g., browsing habits) for ad personalization. We do not control their practices.
5. Data Sharing
- We do not sell or share personal data with advertisers, partners, or other third parties.
- Data may be disclosed only if required by law or to protect our rights.
6. User Rights
You may:
- Access, modify, or delete your account/data at any time.
- Unsubscribe from newsletters via the "Unsubscribe" link in emails.
- Request a copy of your data by contacting us at [email protected].
7. Data Security & Retention
- All data is stored encrypted and accessible only to authorized personnel.
- We retain your data until you request deletion or close your account.
8. International Data Transfers
- Our servers and third-party services may operate globally. By using NWR, you consent to data transfer outside your country.
9. Advertising Partners
We work with sponsors who may use cookies to deliver targeted ads. Their practices are governed by their own policies:
- Sponsored content is always identified with a disclaimer.
- We share non-personal analytics (e.g., page views) with advertisers.
10. Children’s Privacy
- NWR is not intended for users under 13, We do not knowingly collect data from children.
- If a child’s data is inadvertently collected, contact us immediately for removal.
11. Updates to This Policy
- Changes will be notified via email or a site notification. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
12. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, contact:
Email: [email protected]