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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for ClickNicely.com

Last Updated: September 18, 2025

At ClickNicely.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing insightful news, analysis, and commentary. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit https://clicknicely.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the practices described herein. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the Website.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is: https://clicknicely.com. We are an independent online platform based in the United States, dedicated to delivering timely articles, opinion pieces, and social media insights, including coverage of high-profile events such as political assassinations and public reactions. We operate under the legal entity ClickNicely Media LLC, registered in [Your State], and can be contacted at privacy@clicknicely.com for privacy-related inquiries.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to enhance your experience, ensure site security, and comply with legal obligations. The types of data we may collect include:

a. Comments

When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data entered in the comment form (e.g., name, email, website URL, comment text), your IP address, and browser user agent string to aid in spam detection and moderation. An anonymized hash of your email address may be shared with the Gravatar service (operated by Automattic Inc.) to display your profile picture if you use it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After comment approval, your profile picture and comment become publicly visible. We retain the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments at our discretion, especially those containing illegal, defamatory, or threatening content, to protect our community and comply with applicable laws.

b. Media

If you upload images to the Website (e.g., as part of comments or submissions), avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download images and extract such data, which could compromise your privacy or safety. We are not liable for any misuse of uploaded content by third parties. We reserve the right to reject or delete any media that violates our terms, including content that infringes copyrights or promotes violence.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze usage.

Comment Cookies: If you opt-in, we save your name, email, and website in cookies for one year to simplify future comments.
Login Cookies: Visiting our login page sets a temporary cookie to check browser compatibility, discarded upon closure. Upon logging in, we set cookies for login (lasting two days) and screen display preferences (lasting one year). Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks; logging out removes these cookies.
Post Editing Cookie: Editing or publishing an article sets a cookie with the post ID, expiring after one day, containing no personal data.
Analytics and Third-Party Cookies: We may use tools like Google Analytics to track aggregated usage data (e.g., page views, session duration). These cookies may collect non-personal data unless linked to a user account. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings.
Legal Note: By using the Website, you consent to our use of cookies unless you disable them. Disabling cookies may limit functionality.

d. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images) from third-party sites (e.g., YouTube, X). This content operates as if you visited the third-party site directly. These providers may collect your data, use cookies, deploy tracking technologies, and monitor interactions, especially if you’re logged into their services. We have no control over these third-party practices and are not responsible for their privacy policies. Review their terms (e.g., https://policies.google.com/privacy for Google) before engaging.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data for the following purposes:

To facilitate comments and community interaction.
To detect and prevent spam, fraud, or illegal activity.
To improve Website performance and user experience.
To comply with legal obligations, including responding to law enforcement requests related to content (e.g., threats tied to the Charlie Kirk assassination coverage).
We do not sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data in limited circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted vendors (e.g., hosting services, spam detection tools like Akismet) who assist in operating the Website, under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety (e.g., cooperating with FBI investigations into online threats).
Password Resets: Your IP address is included in password reset emails for security verification.
We do not share data with advertisers or unrelated third parties unless compelled by law.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments: Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely to enable automatic approval of follow-ups and maintain discussion threads. You may request deletion (see below).
User Accounts: For registered users, profile data (e.g., name, email) is stored until you delete it or request removal, except data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes (e.g., audit logs).
Legal Retention: We may retain data longer if required by law or to address potential liabilities (e.g., defamation claims from sensitive political content).

6. What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You have certain rights regarding your personal data, subject to legal limitations:

Access and Export: Request an exported file of data we hold about you (e.g., comments, profile info) by emailing privacy@clicknicely.com.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data, except where retention is required for legal, security, or operational reasons (e.g., moderation history).
Objections: Object to data processing in some contexts, though we may need to retain minimal data for site functionality.
California Residents: Under the CCPA, you may request disclosure or deletion of personal information annually. Email us to exercise this right.
EU Residents: Under GDPR, you have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to processing. Contact us for assistance.
We will respond to verified requests within 30 days, barring exceptional circumstances.

7. Where Your Data Is Sent

Spam Detection: Comments may be processed by automated services (e.g., Akismet) hosted in the U.S., which may transfer data internationally. These services adhere to privacy standards.
Third-Party Content: Embedded content may involve data transfers to the hosting country (e.g., U.S. for YouTube, Ireland for X under GDPR).
We use standard contractual clauses and security measures to protect international transfers, but we are not liable for third-party breaches.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online system is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. You use the Website at your own risk.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it promptly. Parents should contact privacy@clicknicely.com to report concerns.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or operations. Updates will be posted here with a revised date. Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Limitation of Liability

Your use of the Website is at your own risk. We are not liable for any damages arising from data breaches by third parties, misuse of uploaded content, or legal actions related to comments or articles (e.g., defamation claims). Consult a legal professional if unsure about posting sensitive content.

12. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your rights, email privacy@clicknicely.com, we ensure to respond to you withing 3 busisness days.