Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Welcome to STP News. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a comment, or contact us through our contact form. This may include your name, email address, and message content.
We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected via standard server logs and analytics tools.
2. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function (e.g., session management, dark mode preference).
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., page views, referral sources).
- Newsletter cookies — remember your newsletter subscription preferences.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website. See our Cookie Policy for details.
3. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address to send you periodic news updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly. We do not share your email with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services to understand website traffic and usage. These services may collect anonymised data about your use of the website. We do not sell this data.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (social media, external news sources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
We may embed content from platforms such as YouTube or social media, which may set their own cookies.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Newsletter subscribers' data is retained until they unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us or email us at privacy{{ strtolower(str_replace(' ', '', config('app.name'))) }}.com.