Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 13, 2026
Last Updated: April 10, 2026

1. Introduction

LGBTQ News (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "the Platform") places the highest importance on protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy is intended to transparently explain how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information, as well as the rights you hold under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our Platform's servers are located in Germany. As a Data Controller, we strictly comply with the GDPR and applicable German law.

2. Information We Collect

To provide our services, ensure security, and improve user experience, we may collect the following personal information:

    • Device and log information (device model, operating system version, device identifiers, IP address, network information, etc.)

    • Usage data (browsing history, search history, interaction behaviour, etc.)

    • Location information (collected only with your authorisation)

    • Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal information on lawful bases including the performance of a contract, legitimate interests, or your consent, for the purposes of providing and improving our services, personalised recommendations, push notifications, and security protection.

4. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, anonymous identifiers, and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience. You may manage or clear cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Cooperation

We share data with third parties only when necessary and lawful, and require them to maintain equivalent standards of protection.

List of Third-Party Services

We will not sell your personal information.

6. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers are located outside the European Union. We have implemented Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other GDPR-recognised legal mechanisms to ensure your personal information receives adequate protection.

7. Protection of Minors

The Platform is primarily intended for adult users. We strictly comply with EU and German legal requirements regarding the protection of minors:

    • Users under the age of 18 should use the Platform under the guidance of a guardian.

    • The collection of personal information from children under the age of 14 requires the explicit consent of a guardian.

    • If we discover that personal information of a minor has been collected without guardian consent, we will delete it as soon as possible.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

    • Right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restriction of processing, right to data portability, right to object, and right to withdraw consent

   • Right to lodge a complaint with the competent German data protection authority

You may exercise these rights using the contact details provided below.

9. Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information. Data is retained for the minimum period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated to you via website announcements or push notifications. Your continued use of the Platform constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal information, please contact:

• Contact Person: Vance Locke

• Email: gayxw@protonmail.com