No fine print tricks. Just straight answers.
Your privacy isn’t a side note—it’s a core part of how we run this platform. We know you don’t want your data sold, misused, or quietly harvested. That’s why we keep things minimal, transparent, and respectful when it comes to your personal information.
This policy spells out exactly what we collect, what we use it for, and what we never do. No vague legal jargon. No hidden clauses. Just clarity.
1. What We Collect—and Why
We only collect what’s necessary to make the site work better and to communicate with you when you want us to.
Here’s what that includes:
- Basic analytics: Like most websites, we use tools (such as Google Analytics or Matomo) to understand how people use our site. This tells us things like which pages are getting the most visits, what kind of devices people use, and how long they stay on the site. These insights help us improve content and layout.
- Voluntary info: If you contact us, submit an article, subscribe to our newsletter, or fill out a form, you’re choosing to give us information—usually your name, email, and whatever message you send. We only use this to respond or follow up.
- Cookies: We use cookies for basic site functionality. These are small text files stored on your device. You can clear or block them at any time using your browser settings.
That’s it. We don’t use invasive tracking. We don’t need your phone number, GPS location, or browsing history—and we don’t ask for it.
2. What We Don’t Do
Let’s be direct about what you won’t find here.
- ❌ No selling your data
- ❌ No sharing it with advertisers or third parties
- ❌ No annoying pop-ups demanding personal info
- ❌ No “surprise” newsletters you didn’t sign up for
Your data isn’t our business model. Journalism is.
3. Who Sees Your Info
Access to your information is limited to the Paomi Today editorial or admin team—and only when necessary. For example, if you submit an article or request a correction, an editor will view your message. That’s it.
We don’t share your data with outsiders. If we ever partner with outside platforms (for mailing lists, analytics, etc.), we choose those that respect user privacy and comply with GDPR or similar standards.
4. How We Protect It
We take security seriously. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, and any data you send through forms or email is kept secure on our end. We regularly update our systems and limit admin access.
Still, no system is 100% bulletproof. If we ever discover a breach or data issue, we’ll notify affected users immediately and take corrective action.
5. Newsletters and Email Communication
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we’ll send you occasional updates—stories worth reading, important developments, and editorial notes. We won’t flood your inbox.
Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. If you don’t want to hear from us anymore, one click and you’re out.
We don’t share or sell newsletter lists. Ever.
6. Submissions and Anonymity
When you submit content (articles, essays, reports), your identity is protected. We only publish your name or credentials if:
- You give explicit permission, and
- It serves a clear editorial purpose
If you request anonymity, we respect it—always. This is especially important in sensitive stories involving whistleblowers, conflict zones, or vulnerable communities.
We might ask to verify your identity privately, to confirm that your submission is authentic, but we’ll never disclose that information publicly without consent.
7. Links to Other Sites
Sometimes we link to external sources—news articles, reports, academic work, or partner sites. Those sites have their own privacy policies, which we can’t control. When you click out of Paomi Today, you’re subject to their rules.
We try to only link to reputable sources, but we always recommend checking their policies if you’re unsure.
8. Your Rights (Especially if You’re in the EU)
If you’re in a region with strong data protection laws—like the European Union’s GDPR—you have specific rights:
- Access: You can ask what data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we fix incorrect info.
- Deletion: You can ask us to delete your data entirely.
- Objection: You can opt out of analytics or email communication at any time.
To exercise these rights, just email us: info@paomi.today9.co
We’ll respond within 30 days—often much sooner.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy now and then to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we run the site. When we do, we’ll post the updated version here and change the “last updated” date.
We won’t sneak in changes. If anything significant changes (like the kind of data we collect), we’ll notify our users directly.
Last updated: 07/08/2025
10. Questions? Concerns? Reach Out.
If anything here confuses you—or if you just want more info—email us directly. We’ll explain in plain language.
You deserve a media platform that respects your privacy by default—not just because the law says so, but because it’s the right thing to do.
At Paomi Today, your trust is more valuable than your data.