Last Updated: 10/26/2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to The GovCon News. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, or any related services, sales, marketing, or events (we refer to them collectively in this Privacy Policy as the “Services”).
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at info@thegovconnews.com.
By using our Website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
2. What Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you use our Website.
a) Information You Provide to Us:
- Contact Forms & Comments: If you submit a contact form, leave a comment, or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any message content you provide.
- Newsletter Subscription: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will collect your email address for the purpose of sending you news and updates.
b) Information We Collect Automatically:
- Log and Usage Data: Like most websites, we automatically collect log information when you access our site. This data may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
- Cookies and Web Beacons: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons) to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movements around the site, and to gather demographic information. This also includes cookies used for serving advertisements.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes:
- To Provide and Maintain Our Website: To operate our site, publish content, and ensure its security.
- To Improve Our Website: To understand how users interact with our content and services so we can improve the user experience.
- To Communicate With You: To respond to your comments or inquiries and to send newsletters or marketing communications (if you have opted-in).
- To Serve Advertisements: To display advertising that helps support our website and allows us to provide content for free.
- To Prevent Fraud: To monitor and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse.
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
This Website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google AdSense and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.
- Third-Party Vendors: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and/or other sites.
- Google’s Use of Cookies: Google’s use of advertising cookies (specifically, the DoubleClick DART cookie) enables it and its partners to serve relevant ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
- How to Opt-Out: You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings.
5. Cookies and Your Consent
Cookies are small data files stored on your browser. We use them for essential functions, performance analytics, and, most importantly, advertising.
In compliance with privacy laws (like the GDPR), we will request your consent before placing any non-essential cookies (including advertising and analytics cookies) on your device. You will be presented with a consent banner upon your first visit to our site. You have the right to accept, refuse, or customize your cookie preferences.
You can also manage cookies through your web browser’s settings at any time. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and features of this website.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., web hosting, email delivery, analytics providers).
- Advertising Partners: As described in Section 4, we share data (like cookie data and usage data) with our advertising partners, including Google, to allow them to serve personalized ads.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, in response to a court order, subpoena, or other valid legal request from public authorities.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your geographic location, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information.
For Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) – GDPR:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you.
For Users in California – CCPA:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information is being collected, used, shared, or sold.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the “sale” of your personal information. (Note: Sharing data with ad partners via cookies may be considered a “sale” under CCPA).
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@thegovconnews.com.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our Website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:
- By email: info@thegovconnews.com
- By visiting our Contact page: https://thegovconnews.com/contact
