Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to DOT61 ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website dot61.com (the "Service").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Use our search functionality
• Contact us through our website
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
• Interact with our website in other ways

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages you visit and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of your visit

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website (Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (Google AdSense)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide and maintain our Service
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To analyze usage patterns and trends
• To display relevant advertisements
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.

For more information about Google Analytics, please visit: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting: Google Ads Settings

4.3 RSS Feed Sources

Our website aggregates news content from various RSS feeds including BBC, CNN, The Guardian, Reuters, and The New York Times. When you click on news articles, you will be redirected to the original source website, which has its own privacy policy.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our website (e.g., Google Analytics, Google AdSense)
• When required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• In connection with a business transfer or merger

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to rectify inaccurate data
• The right to erase your data
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing
• The right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: hello@dot61.com
• Website: dot61.com

This Privacy Policy is effective as of November 15, 2025.