This Privacy Policy outlines how News Reporters collects, uses, stores and protects the personal and professional data of its reporters, journalists, and contributors.
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1. What We Collect
We may collect the following:
Full name, contact details, and professional information
Identification documents and credentials
Payment and bank details (for honoraria and fees)
Submitted articles, story drafts, interview transcripts, and media files
Correspondence records (email, editorial notes)
Location data (when relevant to assignments or safety)
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2. Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your information:
To manage assignments, workflow, and payments
To verify identity and ensure content authenticity
To coordinate editorial review and internal planning
For legal compliance and operational security
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3. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share it:
With internal editorial and administrative teams
With payment processors to fulfill compensation
With legal authorities, when required by law
With external publishing partners, with your knowledge
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4. How We Protect Your Data
We use secure digital systems, passwords, encryption, and limited access protocols to protect your data.
Our systems are regularly monitored to prevent breaches or misuse.
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5. Your Rights
As a reporter, you may:
Request access to your personal data
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
Withdraw consent to data processing, where applicable
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6. Retention of Information
We retain records of your work and associated information for editorial, legal, and archival purposes. Upon request, and after disengagement, personal data not needed for compliance will be deleted.
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7. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. All updates will be communicated to you via email or internal memo.