Who we are
Outbreak News Today is a health and disease news website that covers infectious disease outbreaks, public health alerts, and related news from around the world.
Our website is located at outbreaknewstoday.com.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect two types of information: information you give us directly, and information collected automatically.
Information you provide includes things like your name and email address if you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or reach out to us through a contact form.
Information collected automatically includes your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, and how long you spend on the site. This data is gathered through cookies and similar tracking tools. It helps us understand how people use the site so we can make it better.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to run and improve the website, send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed, respond to your messages and comments, monitor site performance and fix technical issues, and comply with legal obligations when required.
We do not sell your personal information. We will never share your data with a third party for their own marketing purposes without your permission.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device when you visit a site. Cookies help us remember your preferences and understand how visitors interact with our content.
We use cookies for essential website functions, analytics to track general usage patterns, and in some cases advertising through third-party partners. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Keep in mind that turning off certain cookies may affect how parts of the site work.
Third-Party Services
We use a small number of trusted third-party tools to help run the site. These may include analytics platforms like Google Analytics, advertising networks, and newsletter delivery services. These services may collect data according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Outbreak News Today is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites that we link to in our articles. Please check those sites directly for their privacy terms.
Advertising
Our site may display advertisements served by third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity on our site and elsewhere on the web. If you prefer not to receive personalized ads, most ad networks offer an opt-out option on their websites.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These can include the right to access the data we hold about you, request that it be corrected or deleted, object to how it is being used, and withdraw consent at any time.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please reach out to us using the contact information below. We will respond as quickly as we can.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general adult audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. That said, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, you can reach us at: [email protected]