Privacy Policy for Dreamister News
Effective Date: 07-07-2025
At Dreamister News, accessible from https://news.dreamister.com, one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of information that are collected and recorded by Dreamister News and how we use it.
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
1. Information We Collect
a) Personal Information
When you subscribe to our newsletter, comment on a post, or contact us, we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- IP address
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
b) Non-Personal Information
When you visit Dreamister News, we automatically collect:
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for various purposes, including:
- To operate and maintain the website
- To improve user experience and content relevance
- To respond to comments, emails, and inquiries
- To send periodic newsletters or updates (with your consent)
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activities
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Dreamister News uses cookies to:
- Store user preferences
- Track analytics (via tools like Google Analytics)
- Optimize site functionality
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, doing so may affect your experience on the website.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services, such as:
- Google Analytics
- Email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
- Ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense)
These third parties may collect data to provide analytics, serve ads, or deliver emails. We do not control their privacy practices. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
5. GDPR and Our Plugins
Our plugins and add-ons are compatible with GDPR. Below are the common questions related to GDPR.
Do your plugins track any data?
We do not track any user data via our plugins. But if our plugin depends on any third party service, they might track user data. This can happen in following two ways:
1. Embedded Widgets
Some of our plugins have features to integrate embedded widgets as is, from third party services (like Facebook Like, Facebook Recommend, Twitter Tweet official buttons). These widgets may collect data including IP address, User Agent, and set cookies.
2. Third-party APIs/Connections
Our plugins send requests to third-party APIs via the website-visitor’s web browser to fetch information (like social shares, comment count). These requests may include the IP address but no other personal data.
Where is the data collected by your plugins stored?
We do not store any data fetched by our plugins on our servers, nor do we share it. All data is stored within your own website’s database.
Do your plugins load any external scripts?
Our plugins run locally on your website. However, third-party embedded widgets (e.g., Facebook Like, Twitter Tweet) require loading scripts from external servers. These may track users according to their privacy policies.
Refer to the sections below for GDPR compliance of specific features:
- Super Socializer – Social Login: We collect your public profile data only with your consent to create your profile.
- Heateor Social Login: Same as above, with LinkedIn and Facebook support.
- Facebook/Disqus/GooglePlus Comments: These plugins may track usage and interactions. Please review their privacy policies:
- Fancy Facebook Comments Pro / Facebook Comments Moderation / Notifier: We collect and may send comment data only with user opt-in.
- Social Analytics for Sharing: We use Google Analytics to track social shares. Read Google’s policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Embedded Social Widgets:
- Facebook Like/Share/Recommend
- Twitter Tweet
- GooglePlus Share
- LinkedIn Share
- Pinterest Save
- Buffer Share
- Xing Share
- Reddit Badge
- StumbleUpon Badge
These widgets may collect IP address, browser info, interaction data, and set cookies. Their use is governed by their respective privacy policies.
Note: If you’re only using simple social icons without official widgets, no additional data tracking applies.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share data:
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect against fraud or technical issues
- With service providers who assist us in website operations (under confidentiality agreements)
7. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain data processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at: contact@dreamister.com
8. Children’s Privacy
Dreamister News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided personal information on our site, please contact us, and we will promptly remove such data.
9. Data Security
We use industry-standard methods to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. Use the site at your own risk.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Email: contact@dreamister.com
Website: https://news.dreamister.com