Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Last Updated: September 11, 2025

1. Introduction

Showcase News Group ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Name and contact information (email address, phone number)
  • Organization or company name
  • Messages and inquiries submitted through our contact forms
  • Partnership proposals and business information

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • IP address and location data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our site
  • Referring website information

3. Use of Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage

We may use artificial intelligence and automated technologies to:

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
  • Improve content recommendations and user experience
  • Process and respond to customer inquiries
  • Enhance our content creation and editorial processes
  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activities

AI systems may process your personal information to provide these services. We ensure that AI usage complies with applicable privacy laws and our data protection standards.

5. SMS and Text Messaging

If you opt-in to receive SMS communications from us:

  • We may send news updates, partnership opportunities, and service notifications
  • Message and data rates may apply
  • You can opt-out at any time by replying "STOP" to any message
  • We do not share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes
  • SMS communications are secured and encrypted

6. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and partnership requests
  • Provide and improve our services
  • Send newsletters and updates (with your consent)
  • Analyze website usage and optimize user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against fraud and security threats

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information in these circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist in our operations
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety
  • In connection with a business transfer or merger
  • With your explicit consent

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for 3 years unless deletion is requested.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your personal information
  • Restrict processing of your information
  • Data portability
  • Object to processing

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Us

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