KNEWTODAY

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how KNEWTODAY collects, uses, stores, and protects your data when you use our website, submit forms, or interact with our content.

Last updated: January 17, 2026

1. Information we collect

KNEWTODAY may collect the following types of information:

  • Account information (name, email) — only if you register for an account.
  • Newsletter data (email, name if provided).
  • Contact form messages (name, email, message).
  • Comments including:
    • Name and email (if you are a guest commenter)
    • Your comment message
  • Basic technical data such as:
    • IP address
    • User agent (device/browser type)
    • Pages visited
    • Time spent on pages

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as your home address, payment information, or government ID.

2. How we use your information

  • To manage user accounts (login, authentication).
  • To send newsletters and updates (if you subscribe).
  • To respond to contact form messages.
  • To publish and manage comments on stories.
  • To analyze site performance and prevent abuse or spam.
  • To improve storytelling, navigation, and reader experience.

We do not sell your information or share it with advertisers or third-party networks.

3. Cookies and sessions

Like most websites, KNEWTODAY uses cookies to keep the site running smoothly. These cookies help with login sessions, CSRF protection, and basic functionality.

For details about cookies specifically, please see our Cookie Policy.

4. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address (and name if provided) to send you updates and new stories. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email or via:

https://knewtoday.com/newsletter/unsubscribe/subscriber-%3Eid/%24subscriber-%3Eunsubscribe_token (example link)

We do not share newsletter subscriber information with any third parties.

5. Comments

If you leave a comment on a story:

  • Your name (or chosen alias) is publicly visible.
  • Your email is stored privately and never shown publicly.
  • Your comment is stored until deleted by you or by moderation.
  • Your IP address may be collected to fight spam or abuse.

6. How long we keep your data

We keep information only as long as needed:

  • Account data: until you delete your account.
  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe.
  • Comments: indefinitely (unless removed).
  • Contact messages: typically 6–24 months.
  • Logs & security data: short retention as needed for security.

7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted HTTPS connections.
  • Hashed and salted passwords.
  • Role-based access control (RBAC).
  • Database-level protections.
  • Spam prevention for comments and forms.

However, no system is 100% secure. If we ever experience a data issue, we will notify affected users when required.

8. Your rights

You may request:

  • Access to the information we store about you.
  • Correction of inaccurate data.
  • Deletion of your newsletter subscription.
  • Removal of comments you posted.

For any request, reach out through the Contact page.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be highlighted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

10. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please get in touch through the Contact page.