Introduction
Welcome to truongatlanta.com — an independent news site operated by freelance journalist Truong Nguyen (pen name: Truong Atlanta) in Suwanee, Georgia, USA. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of every reader who visits and uses this website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information. It was developed in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and applicable U.S. state privacy laws. By continuing to use this website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect two types of information when you visit truongatlanta.com:
Automatically collected information: When you visit the website, our server and web analytics tools automatically record certain technical information, including: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system and device type, pages you viewed on the website, referring URL (the site that brought you here), and access time. This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools to improve user experience and better understand traffic patterns.
Information you voluntarily provide: When you contact us through a form on the website or send an email directly, you may provide your name, email address, and phone number. We only collect this information when you actively send it to us. This website does not require account creation, has no login system, and does not collect payment or credit card information.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected is used for the following legitimate purposes:
- Improving content: Analyzing traffic data helps us understand which topics are most popular, allowing us to enhance the quality and relevance of our articles.
- Responding to inquiries: When you send a message, email, or form submission, we use your contact information to respond to your request, question, or feedback.
- Traffic analysis: Technical data is used to monitor access trends, identify technical issues, and optimize website performance.
- Legal compliance: In some cases, we may need to process information to meet legal requirements, court orders, or applicable legal processes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve the browsing experience and analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
For detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage or refuse cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Sharing with Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or exchange your personal information with any third party for commercial purposes. However, in the course of operating the website, your information may be shared with the following parties to the extent necessary:
- Analytics providers: We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about user behavior on the website under Google's own privacy policy. You can learn more and opt out at Google's policy page.
- Hosting providers: Our web hosting provider may access server logs containing technical information as part of infrastructure operations.
- Law enforcement: We only disclose personal information to law enforcement or government agencies when required by valid legal process, such as a court order or subpoena, or when necessary to protect legal rights, personal safety, or public interest.
Your CCPA Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights over your personal information:
- Right to know: You have the right to request information about what categories of personal data have been collected, the sources, purposes, and any third parties with whom it was shared.
- Right to deletion: You have the right to request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, unless retention is necessary to complete a transaction, detect security incidents, comply with legal obligations, or serve other lawful purposes.
- Right to opt out of sale: We affirm that we do not sell your personal information to anyone. Therefore, this right is automatically protected when you use our website.
- Right to non-discrimination: You will not be denied service, charged differently, or receive lower quality service for exercising any CCPA rights.
How to exercise your rights: To exercise any of the above rights, please send an email to [email protected] clearly stating your request. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days as required by CCPA.
Rights Under Other State Laws
In addition to CCPA, many U.S. states have enacted or are implementing their own data privacy laws, including the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and other new state privacy laws taking effect. If you reside in one of these states, you may have similar rights, including:
- Right to access and know what personal data is being processed
- Right to request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to request deletion of personal data
- Right to opt out of targeted advertising and data sales
- Right to receive a copy of your data in a usable format
To exercise any rights under the privacy law of your state, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to fulfilling all valid requests within the time frame required by applicable law.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or unwanted disclosure. These measures include:
- HTTPS encryption: All connections to truongatlanta.com are encrypted using HTTPS (SSL/TLS), ensuring data transmitted between your browser and our server is protected.
- Access restrictions: Only the website operator has access to collected data. No staff or third parties are granted unnecessary access.
- Minimal data retention: We do not collect or retain personal information beyond what is necessary for the stated purposes. Data no longer needed is deleted or anonymized.
Although no method of data transmission over the Internet can guarantee absolute security, we strive to apply security standards appropriate to the scale of our website operations.
Children's Privacy
Truongatlanta.com is a news website for adult readers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will delete that information from our systems as quickly as possible.
Data Retention
We only retain information for as long as necessary to serve the purposes stated in this policy:
- Server logs: Server logs containing technical information (IP address, browser, pages viewed) are retained for a limited period and are periodically deleted or anonymized.
- Contact information: Your name, email, and phone number provided when contacting us are stored only for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry. Once the communication purpose is fulfilled and there is no longer a legal reason to retain it, the information will be deleted.
Policy Changes
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our operations, technology, or new legal requirements. When changes are made, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date at the top.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of the latest changes. Continued use of the website after the policy is updated constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.
Contact
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:
- Contact person: Truong Nguyen (Truong Atlanta)
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +1 470-962-2565
- Address: Suwanee, Georgia, USA
We are committed to responding to all privacy-related requests as promptly as possible, and no later than 45 days from receipt of a valid request as required by applicable law.