Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 14, 2026 — Last Updated: February 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Gyre Holdings LLC ("we", "us", or "our") operates News Literacy at newsliteracy.pro (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use the Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently. We collect minimal information necessary to operate and improve the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect the following information when you voluntarily provide it:

  • Name — when you contact us, subscribe to notifications, or create an account
  • Email address — when you contact us, subscribe to notifications, or create an account

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Service, we automatically collect:

  • IP address — your Internet Protocol address, used for security, abuse prevention, and approximate geographic analytics
  • Site navigation data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click patterns
  • Device and browser information — browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and language preference
  • Cookies and local storage — we use browser local storage to cache content for performance and to remember your theme preference (light/dark mode). We do not use third-party tracking cookies

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect:

  • Payment or financial information
  • Government-issued identification numbers
  • Precise geolocation data (GPS)
  • Biometric data
  • Information from social media accounts

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service operation — to deliver content and maintain website functionality
  • Communication — to respond to your inquiries or send notifications you have opted into
  • Analytics — to understand usage patterns and improve the Service
  • Security — to detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or unauthorized access
  • Legal compliance — to comply with applicable laws and legal processes

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions that require a legal basis for processing, we rely on:

  • Legitimate interests — operating and improving the Service, security, and analytics
  • Consent — where you have provided explicit consent (e.g., subscribing to notifications)
  • Legal obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable law

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service providers — trusted third parties who assist in operating the Service (e.g., hosting providers), bound by contractual obligations to protect your data
  • Legal requirements — when required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request
  • Safety — to protect the rights, property, or safety of Gyre Holdings LLC, our users, or the public
  • Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to affected users

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

  • Server logs (IP addresses, navigation data) — retained for up to 90 days, then automatically deleted or anonymized
  • Contact information (name, email) — retained until you request deletion or unsubscribe
  • Aggregated analytics — retained indefinitely in anonymized form

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

7.1 All Users

  • Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Deletion — request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out — unsubscribe from communications at any time

7.2 EEA, UK, and Swiss Users (GDPR)

  • Data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Restrict processing — request limitation of how we process your data
  • Object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw consent — withdraw previously given consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint — with your local data protection authority

7.3 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

  • Right to know — what personal information is collected and how it is used
  • Right to delete — request deletion of personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale — we do not sell personal information
  • Non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

7.4 Brazilian Users (LGPD)

  • You have rights to confirmation, access, correction, anonymization, portability, deletion, and information about sharing under Brazil's General Data Protection Law

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@gyreresearch.com. We will respond within 30 days (or sooner if required by applicable law).

8. International Data Transfers

The Service is operated from the United States. If you access the Service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those of your country.

For transfers from the EEA or UK, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, or your explicit consent.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
  • Access controls limiting who can view personal data
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Minimization of data collected to only what is necessary

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

10. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed at children under 13 years of age (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at privacy@gyreresearch.com.

11. Third-Party Links

The Service contains links to third-party news websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to the Service. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we may also provide notice via email or a prominent notice on the Service.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Gyre Holdings LLC
Email: privacy@gyreresearch.com

For EEA users, you may also contact your local Data Protection Authority if you have concerns about how we handle your personal data.