1. Data Controller
CITA News ("CITA News") is the data controller for personal data collected through https://cita.news. Contact: [email protected]
2. Data We Collect
CITA News collects minimal data:
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics (GA4, property ID G-D7QL6T3CP8) to understand how visitors use our site. This includes anonymised information such as pages visited, time spent, device type and approximate location (country/city level). No personally identifiable information is collected through Analytics.
- Server logs: Our hosting provider (Cloudflare / Cloudways) automatically records standard server access logs including IP addresses, browser type and pages requested. These are retained for security purposes and automatically deleted after 30 days.
- No registration required: CITA News does not require user accounts, logins or registration. We do not collect names, email addresses or payment information through the website.
3. Cookies
CITA News uses the following cookies:
- Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid): Used to distinguish users and sessions. These are first-party analytics cookies. Duration: up to 2 years.
- Cloudflare cookies (__cf_bm): Used for bot management and security. Duration: 30 minutes.
We do not use advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
4. Legal Basis (GDPR)
Our legal basis for processing analytics data is legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) — specifically, the interest in understanding how our publication is used in order to improve our content and service. For server logs, the legal basis is legitimate interest in maintaining website security.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent or trade personal data. Analytics data is processed by Google LLC under their standard data processing terms. Server logs are processed by our hosting providers (Cloudflare, Inc. and Cloudways/DigitalOcean). Both providers maintain EU-adequate data protection standards.
6. Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Server logs are deleted after 30 days.
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD)
To exercise these rights, contact: [email protected]
8. International Transfers
Google Analytics data may be processed in the United States. Google participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Cloudflare processes data globally but maintains EU-adequate safeguards.
9. Children
CITA News is a general news publication not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.
10. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The date at the top of this page reflects the latest revision.
11. Contact
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