Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 28/April/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Coti.News (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Coti.News”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy (“Policy”).

This Policy describes:

  • The types of personal information we collect.
  • How we collect, use, store, and disclose your information.
  • Your rights and choices regarding your personal information.

By accessing or using Coti.News (“Website”), you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1.1. Affiliation Disclaimer

Coti.News is an independent news and content platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with:

  • COTI Network
  • COTI Foundation
  • COTI Group
  • COTI Ltd.

Any references to "COTI" on this Website are made solely for informational purposes to report on publicly available news, updates, and developments. Coti.News operates independently and is not an official representative of the COTI organization.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a) Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Information submitted via:
    • Newsletter signups
    • Contact forms
    • Feedback forms
    • Community interactions (e.g., Telegram, X)

b) Information Collected Automatically:

  • Device type, browser type, IP address
  • Pages visited, time spent, referral sources
  • Geographical location (country-level granularity)
  • Cookies and tracking technologies (e.g., Google Analytics)

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information when you:

Subscribe to our newsletters.

Fill out forms on our Website.

Interact with our community platforms.

Browse our Website (via cookies and analytics).

We may use third-party services (such as Google Analytics) to collect, monitor, and analyze usage data.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve Coti.News.

Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (if opted-in).

Respond to your inquiries or feedback.

Analyze Website usage trends and preferences.

Detect and prevent fraudulent activities.

Comply with legal obligations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Enhance your browsing experience.

Understand usage patterns and Website performance.

Deliver relevant content and recommendations.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our Website.

Learn more: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

6. Disclosure of Your Information

We may disclose your information in the following cases:

Service Providers: Partners who help operate Coti.News (under confidentiality obligations).

Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, regulations, or court orders.

Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, safety, and property of Coti.News or others.

Business Transfers: In case of sale, merger, or acquisition.

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected,

Comply with legal requirements,

Resolve disputes,

Enforce our agreements.

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting contact@coti.news.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information.

However, no method of online transmission or storage is fully secure. We strive to protect your personal data but cannot guarantee its absolute security.

In the event of a data breach, we will act promptly and take necessary actions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing the Website from outside India, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in India or elsewhere where our servers are located.

By using our Website, you consent to this transfer.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Request access to your personal information.

Request correction or deletion of your data.

Object to the processing of your personal information.

Request data portability.

To exercise your rights, please email contact@coti.news. We will respond within 30 days.

11. Children's Privacy

Coti.News is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided us information, contact contact@coti.news and we will delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

Coti.News may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Material changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

Your continued use of the Website after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. GDPR and European Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, you have the following rights under applicable data protection laws:

The right to request access to your personal data.

The right to request correction or deletion of your personal data.

The right to object to the processing of your personal data.

The right to withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.

The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@coti.news. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

We may transfer, process, and store your information outside of the EEA, including in India or other countries where data protection laws may differ. By using our Website, you consent to such transfers.

15. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, you may contact us at:

📩 Email: contact@coti.news

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