Effective Date: July 23, 2025
At WindNewsToday.com, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you browse our website, subscribe to newsletters, or apply for wind energy jobs. We are committed to being transparent and compliant with privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Who We Are
WindNewsToday.com is a leading source for renewable energy updates, specializing in wind power news, policy developments, offshore wind energy projects, and clean energy job listings. This privacy policy applies to all services offered on our platform, including our newsletter, comment section, and job board.
2. What Personal Information We Collect
We collect minimal personal information to enhance your user experience. The types of data we may collect include
- Name and Email Address (e.g., for newsletter subscriptions or contact form submissions)
- IP Address and browser user agent (for analytics and security)
- Location Data (approximate, for content relevance)
- Job Application Details (if applicable via our job listings section)
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.
3. How We Use Your Data
We only use your data in ways that are lawful and necessary to improve your browsing experience. Key uses include:
- Sending wind energy newsletter updates
- Responding to user queries or comments
- Improving website usability and SEO performance
- Customizing content based on user interest in offshore wind power news or clean energy policy changes
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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and tools like Google Analytics to analyze site traffic and user behavior. Cookies help us understand what content matters most to you.
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You can disable cookies anytime via your browser settings.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., email delivery or analytics tools)
- Legal authorities if required by law
6. Data Retention and Storage
We store your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy. You can request deletion of your data at any time.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR & CCPA
If you’re in the EU, you have rights under the GDPR, such as access, correction, and erasure of your personal data.
📘 Learn more about your GDPR rights here:
🔗 https://gdpr.eu/
If you’re a California resident, your rights under CCPA include:
- Knowing what personal data we collect
- Requesting deletion of your data
- Opting out of data sale (we don’t sell data)
📘 Learn more about your CCPA rights here:
🔗 https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa
8. External Links and Embedded Content
WindNewsToday.com may include links to external sites (e.g., government policy pages, offshore wind reports). These sites are governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
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9. Email Communication and Opt-Out
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may occasionally email you updates about:
- U.S. wind energy policy changes
- New wind power jobs
- Global renewable energy investments
You can opt out anytime using the unsubscribe link in our emails.
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10. Security Measures
We implement strong security protocols to protect your data from unauthorized access. Our platform is hosted on secure servers and uses HTTPS encryption.
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11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect new regulations or site features. The latest version will always be posted here with the effective date.
12. Contact Us
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at: