Catalyst News Foundation – PRIVACY POLICY

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Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Catalyst News Foundation (“Catalyst,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our readers, supporters, contributors, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website and use our services (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

As a nonprofit public-interest newsroom, Catalyst collects only the information necessary to:

• understand how our journalism, information and resources are used,
• improve our reporting and services,
• communicate with our community,
• and support our nonprofit mission.
   

We do not sell personal data.

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect limited, non-identifying information, including:

• pages viewed
• time spent on pages
• referring websites
• browser type and device information
• approximate geographic location
• IP address
   

This information helps us understand how readers engage with our content so we can improve accessibility, relevance, and reach.

IP addresses are used only for basic analytics and security purposes and are not used to personally identify individual users.

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• recognize returning visitors,
• understand traffic patterns,
• and improve Site functionality.
   

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may affect certain features of the Site.

We may use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand aggregate usage trends. These tools collect information in a way that does not directly identify individuals.

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking through tools provided by Google.

You may choose to provide personal information when you:

• sign up for newsletters or email updates
• donate
• register for events
• submit comments or content
• participate in surveys
• contact us directly
   

This information may include:

• name
• email address
• zip code
• donation or transaction details (processed by third-party providers)
   

We use this information only for purposes related to our nonprofit operations, including communication, engagement, fundraising, reporting, and community outreach.

If you subscribe to our newsletters or email updates, we may send you:

• news and reporting updates
• event announcements
• surveys and feedback requests
• fundraising appeals
• updates about our work and impact
   

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.

Transactional or account-related emails (such as donation receipts or event confirmations) may still be sent as necessary.

Catalyst News Foundation does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share limited information:

• with trusted service providers who help operate the Site (such as email services, donation processors, analytics providers, or event platforms),
• when required by law or legal process,
• to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Catalyst, our users, or the public.
   

Service providers receive only the information necessary to perform their specific functions and are required to protect that information.

Any information shared publicly or with partners is provided only in aggregated, non-identifiable form.

The Site may include links to third-party websites or platforms, such as donation processors, ticketing services, or social media platforms.

Catalyst does not control these third parties and is not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at: info@catalystnews.io

Subject line: “Privacy Request”

We will make reasonable efforts to respond in a timely manner, subject to legal and operational requirements.

Catalyst News Foundation complies with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us and we will promptly remove the information.

We encourage parents and guardians to supervise children’s online activities and discuss safe internet practices.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:  info@catalystnews.io