Privacy Policy

Introduction

GlobalBeat (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website globalbeat.live. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily: Name and email address (if you subscribe or contact us), comments submitted on articles, and any other information you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on each page, referring URLs, device type, and date/time of your visit.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, serve personalized advertisements, and improve your browsing experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to operate and maintain the Site, improve and personalize content, understand user behavior, send periodic emails (only if subscribed), respond to inquiries, comply with legal obligations, prevent fraud, and serve relevant advertisements.

3. Google AdSense and Advertising

We participate in Google AdSense, an advertising service by Google LLC. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites.

For more on how Google uses data, visit: Google Partner Sites Policy.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. It collects your IP address, pages visited, and usage patterns. To opt out, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Site uses: Google AdSense (advertising), Google Analytics (analytics), Google Fonts (typography), and social media sharing buttons. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary. Comment data is retained until you request deletion. Analytics data is retained for 26 months.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission method is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have done so inadvertently, contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or port your personal data, and to object to or withdraw consent for processing. Contact us at privacy@globalbeat.live to exercise these rights.

10. Cookie Policy

Essential Cookies — Required for the Site to function.
Preference Cookies — Remember your settings.
Analytics Cookies — Understand how visitors use the Site.
Advertising Cookies — Serve relevant ads via Google AdSense.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, whether it is sold, and to access or delete it. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

12. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For EEA users, we process data under legal bases of consent, legitimate interests, and legal obligation. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

GlobalBeat
Website: https://globalbeat.live
Email: privacy@globalbeat.live

This policy complies with Google AdSense, Google News, GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA requirements.