Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 8, 2024
At the Impunity Observer (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at https://impunityobserver.com (the “Site”) and subscribe to our services.
Who We Are
We are a geopolitical intelligence that defends Latin America’s private sector with game-changing policy research and investigative journalism. We combat corruption and promote the rule of law to foster sustainable economic development.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you subscribe to our services or interact with our Site, we may collect:
- Your name and last name
- Email address
- Billing information
- Any other information you provide during registration or subscription
Usage Information
We may collect information about how you use our Site, including your:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect:
- The data shown in the comments form
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection
An anonymized string created from your email address (a “hash”) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available here. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our Site.
- Comments Cookies: If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- Login Cookies:
- A temporary cookie is set when visiting the login page to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
- Upon logging in, cookies are set to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last two days; display option cookies last one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login cookies to two weeks.
- Logging out removes login cookies.
Embedded Content
Articles on our Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has visited those websites. These websites may:
- Collect data about you
- Use cookies
- Embed additional third-party tracking
- Monitor your interaction with their content, including if you are logged in to their website
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for:
- Subscription Management: Processing subscriptions and managing accounts
- Customer Support: Communicating regarding subscriptions, responding to inquiries, and providing assistance
- Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to improve our services
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or transfer your personal information to outside parties. However, we may share information:
- With Service Providers: Third-party service providers assist in managing subscriptions and delivering services. They access data only to perform specific functions and must protect your information.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information to comply with legal requirements or protect rights.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely, including metadata, for automatic recognition of follow-ups.
- User Accounts: Personal information for registered users is stored in their profiles. Users can view, edit, or delete their information anytime (except usernames). Administrators can also access and edit this data.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request corrections if your data is inaccurate or incomplete.
- Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@impunityobserver.com.
Data Security
We implement reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is completely secure.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our Site with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: info@impunityobserver.com
Thank you for choosing the Impunity Observer to stay informed about Latin America and US affairs. We value your trust and privacy.