Privacy Policy – Data Protection & Cookie Information
🔒 Your Privacy Matters: SmartFinancial News by The Viking Company is committed to protecting your personal data. We collect minimal information, use industry-standard security, and give you full control over your data under GDPR regulations.
Last Updated: July 1, 2025
GDPR Compliant: ✅
Response Time: Within 72 hours
About This Privacy Policy
SmartFinancial News (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is operated by The Viking Company, a financial media company specializing in market analysis, investment strategies, cryptocurrency, and real estate news. This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our financial news website smartfinancial-news.com (the “Site”).
For additional information about our editorial team and mission, visit our About page. For business inquiries and partnerships, see our Contact page.
Important: Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you disagree with any terms, please discontinue use of our website.
What Personal Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our financial news platform, we automatically collect certain technical information to improve your browsing experience and analyze website performance:
- IP address and approximate geographic location (for content localization)
- Browser type, version, and operating system (for compatibility optimization)
- Device information including screen resolution and device type
- Referring websites and search terms used to find our content
- Pages viewed, time spent, and interaction patterns (for content optimization)
- Date, time, and session duration (for analytics and security)
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it, such as:
- Email address when subscribing to our financial news newsletter or market updates
- Name and contact details when submitting comments, feedback, or inquiries
- Survey responses when participating in reader polls or feedback requests
- Social media profile information if you interact with our content on social platforms
- Professional information if you apply for writing opportunities or partnerships
How We Use Your Personal Data
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes and always with your privacy in mind:
🚀 Service Delivery
- Provide and maintain our financial news website
- Deliver personalized market content recommendations
- Send newsletter updates about markets, investments, and financial trends
📊 Analytics & Improvement
- Analyze website performance and user engagement
- Improve content quality and user experience
- Optimize site speed and mobile responsiveness
🛡️ Security & Compliance
- Monitor and prevent spam, fraud, and security threats
- Comply with legal requirements and protect user rights
- Respond to user inquiries and support requests
Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
🚫 We Never Sell Your Data: SmartFinancial News does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Trusted Service Providers
We may share limited data with carefully selected service providers who help us operate our website:
- Web Hosting Services: For reliable website performance and uptime
- Analytics Providers (Google Analytics): For anonymized usage insights and performance metrics
- Email Marketing Platforms: For newsletter distribution and subscriber management
- Content Delivery Networks (CDN): For faster global page loading and image optimization
- Security Services: For protection against DDoS attacks and malicious activities
- Customer Support Tools: For efficient response to user inquiries and feedback
Your Privacy Rights and Data Control
Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal information. We respect these rights and provide easy ways to exercise them:
European Union (GDPR Rights)
📂 Right to Access
Request information about the personal data we hold about you
✏️ Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
🗑️ Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data (right to be forgotten)
⏸️ Right to Restrict
Request limitation of how we process your personal data
How to Exercise Your Privacy Rights
Quick Contact for Privacy Rights:
- Email us at info@smartfinancial-news.com with your specific request
- Include “Privacy Rights Request” or “GDPR Request” in the subject line
- Provide your email address and specify which right you want to exercise
- We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR regulations
Newsletter and Email Communications
If you subscribe to our financial news newsletter, we will use your email address to send you valuable content and updates:
📰 Newsletter Content
- Daily/weekly financial market updates and breaking news
- Featured articles about investments, crypto, and market analysis
- Exclusive content and early access to important market developments
- Industry analysis and expert commentary on financial trends
📧 Communication Frequency
- Weekly newsletter digest (Fridays)
- Breaking market alerts (major financial announcements only)
- Monthly roundup of top financial stories
- Occasional promotional messages (clearly marked as such)
Easy Unsubscribe Options
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time:
- One-click unsubscribe: Click the “unsubscribe” link in any newsletter email
- Direct contact: Email us at info@smartfinancial-news.com with “Unsubscribe” in the subject
- Preference management: Update your email preferences through your account settings
Unsubscribe requests are processed within 48 hours during business days.
Contact Information and Support
📧 Privacy Department
The Viking Company
SmartFinancial News
Financial News & Media
🔗 Contact Details
Email: info@smartfinancial-news.com
Website: smartfinancial-news.com
Response Time: Within 72 hours