Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 5, 2025

At Under Headlines (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website underheadlines.com (the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
  • Create an account on our Site
  • Submit comments or engage with our content
  • Contact us via email or contact forms
  • Participate in surveys, contests, or promotions

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Any other information you choose to provide

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visits, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and store certain information (see our Cookie Policy below)
  • Analytics Data: We use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use our Site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver and maintain our Site and services
  • Send you newsletters, articles, and updates you’ve subscribed to
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Understand and analyze how you use our Site
  • Improve and optimize our Site and content
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
  • Communicate with you about changes to our policies or services
  • Deliver targeted advertising (if applicable)
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Hosting providers
  • Payment processors (if we offer paid services)

These service providers are contractually obligated to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency), including to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect and defend our rights or property
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing
  • Protect the personal safety of users or the public

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Site (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Functional Cookies: Enable personalized features and remember your preferences
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable)

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our Site may not function properly if you disable cookies.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or advertisements that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Third-Party Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our Site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Advertising Partners

If we display advertisements on our Site, our advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity to deliver personalized ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

General Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
  • Object: Object to our processing of your personal information in certain circumstances

Additional Rights for EU/UK Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • The right to data portability
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time
  • The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Additional Rights for California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

If you are located in the EU or UK, we ensure that any international transfers of personal data comply with GDPR requirements, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved transfer mechanisms.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. We will update this policy if we implement DNT functionality in the future.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

If we make material changes, we will provide notice through our Site or by email (if you have provided your email address). Your continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.

Cookie Policy Summary

Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality
Analytics Cookies: Help us improve our Site (Google Analytics)
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences
Advertising Cookies: Deliver relevant ads (if applicable)

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or by using our cookie consent tool (if available).

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. We recommend consulting with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.