Privacy Notice

Keryex ("Keryex," "we," "our," or "us") respects the privacy of our readers, subscribers, contributors, and users. We are committed to protecting personal information and maintaining transparency about how information is collected, used, stored, and disclosed.

This Privacy Policy applies to Keryex.com, its associated web applications, account services, digital publications, subscription features, and other services operated by Keryex (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. Where applicable law requires consent, we will request it separately.

Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to operate our Services, maintain security, improve functionality, and communicate with users.

Information provided directly by users may include:

- Name, username, email address, and account credentials.
- Account preferences, saved content, and subscription information.
- Messages submitted through customer support, contact forms, or other communication channels.
- Comments, feedback, and other information voluntarily submitted.
- Information submitted in connection with editorial inquiries, news tips, or contributions.

Information collected automatically may include:

- Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
- Browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Pages visited, referring websites, and interaction data.
- Approximate geographic location derived from network information.
- Cookies, session identifiers, and similar technical information.
- Diagnostic, performance, and security logs.

Information from third-party services may include limited account information received when users authenticate through supported providers, such as Discord or Google, or information needed to administer subscriptions and payments.

The information received depends on the provider, the permissions granted, and the services used.

How We Use Information

We process personal information for legitimate operational purposes, including to:

- Provide, maintain, and improve our journalism and digital services.
- Create, authenticate, and manage user accounts.
- Administer subscriptions, payments, and account entitlements.
- Deliver requested notifications, account updates, and service communications.
- Respond to support requests, inquiries, and feedback.
- Measure website performance and understand readership trends.
- Detect fraud, prevent unauthorized access, and protect our infrastructure.
- Investigate technical issues and maintain service reliability.
- Comply with applicable laws and enforce our terms and policies.

We may analyze aggregated or de-identified information to evaluate readership, improve editorial presentation, and develop our services.

Cookies and Analytics

Keryex uses cookies, local storage, and related technologies to support account authentication, remember preferences, maintain sessions, and improve website functionality.

We also operate first-party website analytics and may use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, when enabled.

These technologies may process information about visits, interactions, devices, and general usage patterns.

Users can manage cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain technologies may affect account access or website functionality.

Where applicable law requires consent or an opt-out mechanism for nonessential tracking, we will provide the appropriate controls.

Sharing and Disclosure of Information

Keryex does not disclose personal information to third parties without a legitimate operational, legal, or user-authorized purpose.

Information may be disclosed to:

Service providers: Companies that provide hosting, infrastructure, authentication, analytics, payment processing, email delivery, notification delivery, or customer support technology.

Authorized integrations: Third-party services connected to our platform at a user's request or through an authorized account sign-in.

Legal authorities: Government agencies, courts, or other parties when disclosure is legally required or otherwise permitted by applicable law.

Business successors: Entities involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or transfer of business assets, subject to applicable privacy obligations.

Service providers may receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform their assigned functions, subject to applicable agreements and legal requirements.

Keryex does not sell personal information to data brokers in exchange for monetary compensation.

Certain third-party analytics or advertising technologies may qualify as the "sharing" of personal information under specific privacy laws. Applicable disclosures and privacy choices are addressed in our California Privacy Notice.

Accounts and Authentication

Users may register an account or authenticate through an approved third-party provider.

Account information is used to maintain user profiles, manage access permissions, and provide requested features.

Authentication sessions may be maintained through secure cookies. Password credentials are processed using security measures intended to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their credentials and notifying Keryex of suspected unauthorized account activity.

Subscriptions and Payments

Keryex may offer paid subscriptions and other commercial services.

Payment transactions may be handled by third-party payment processors. Keryex may receive transaction identifiers, subscription status, billing-related contact information, and limited payment details necessary to administer purchases.

Payment processors handle payment information under their own privacy policies and applicable security obligations.

We retain relevant transaction records as reasonably necessary for billing, accounting, dispute resolution, and legal compliance.

Notifications and Communications

Users may choose to receive browser-based push notifications, editorial alerts, account updates, or other communications.

Push notifications require the permissions supported by the user's browser or device. Notification subscriptions may involve a browser-generated endpoint and associated technical identifiers.

Users can withdraw notification permissions through their browser or device settings.

Where marketing communications are offered, users may unsubscribe through the methods provided in those communications. Essential account and security communications may continue when necessary.

Editorial Submissions and Source Protection

Keryex may receive news tips, documents, photographs, videos, and other information submitted for editorial consideration.

Information provided to our newsroom may be evaluated, verified, retained, and used for legitimate journalistic purposes.

We recognize the importance of protecting confidential sources and sensitive editorial material. Access to nonpublic submissions may be restricted according to editorial and operational needs.

However, ordinary website forms, email, and account-based communications should not be assumed to provide anonymity or end-to-end encryption. Individuals handling particularly sensitive information should contact the newsroom to discuss an appropriate communication method before submitting it.

Submission of information does not automatically establish a confidential-source relationship or guarantee publication.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods depend on the information and its purpose, including:

- Account information, while an account remains active or is otherwise needed for lawful purposes.
- Support correspondence, while necessary to resolve requests and maintain appropriate service records.
- Subscription and transaction records, for applicable financial, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
- Technical logs and analytics information, according to operational, security, and configured retention needs.
- Editorial submissions and records, according to legitimate journalistic, archival, legal, and source-protection considerations.

Information may remain temporarily in backups or be retained where required for legal compliance, security investigations, or the establishment or defense of legal claims.

Data Security

Keryex maintains technical and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

These safeguards may include access controls, encrypted connections, authentication protections, monitoring, and restricted administrative permissions.

No internet service or electronic storage system can guarantee absolute security.

In the event of a security incident, Keryex will investigate and provide notifications when required by applicable law.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

- Request access to personal information maintained about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of certain personal information.
- Manage account preferences and notification permissions.
- Withdraw consent where processing depends on consent.
- Object to or restrict certain uses of personal information.

Requests may be submitted through Keryex's support channels or by contacting our privacy team.

Some requests may be limited by legal obligations, security requirements, or applicable exceptions.

California residents should also review our separate California Privacy Notice.

Children's Privacy

Keryex is a general-audience news and information service and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without authorization required by applicable law.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to remove or otherwise address that information.

Parents or guardians with relevant concerns may contact our privacy team.

Third-Party Services and External Links

Our Services may contain links to external websites, embedded content, social media posts, videos, maps, and other third-party resources.

These services may independently collect information when users interact with them or when embedded content loads, subject to their configurations.