Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/29/2026

Who We Are

RealGirlsNews (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://realgirlsnews.com. We are a digital media platform covering industry news, creators, technology, and culture.

Information We Collect

Comments

When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

  1. Data shown in the comments form (name, email, website)

  2. IP address

  3. Browser user agent string

This information helps us detect spam and maintain site security.

An anonymized string (hash) created from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. Once your comment is approved, your profile image (if applicable) may be publicly visible alongside your comment.

Media Uploads

If you upload images to our website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract this data from publicly available images.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and support site functionality.

  1. Comment Cookies: Save your name, email, and website for convenience (stored for 1 year).

  2. Login Cookies:

    1. Temporary cookie checks browser compatibility (deleted on close)

    2. Login cookies last 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)

    3. Screen preference cookies last 1 year

  3. Publishing Cookies: Store article edit references (expire after 1 day)

We may also use third-party analytics and advertising cookies to better understand user behavior and optimize content performance.

Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social posts).

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website directly. These third-party sites may:

  1. Collect data about you

  2. Use cookies

  3. Track your interaction

  4. Monitor engagement if you are logged into their platform

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  1. Operate and maintain the website

  2. Improve content, user experience, and performance

  3. Detect and prevent spam, abuse, or fraud

  4. Communicate with users (if applicable)

  5. Support analytics, monetization, and advertising efforts

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share data with:

  1. Spam detection services

  2. Analytics providers

  3. Hosting and security services

  4. Advertising and affiliate partners (when applicable)

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.

Data Retention

  1. Comments and metadata are retained indefinitely for moderation and continuity

  2. Registered user data is stored in user profiles until deleted

  3. Some data may be retained for legal, security, or administrative purposes

Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  1. Request access to your personal data

  2. Request correction or deletion

  3. Request an exported file of your data

  4. Withdraw consent where applicable

To make a request, contact us at: rgnsupport@realgirlsnews.com

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be processed through automated spam detection services and third-party tools, which may operate outside your country of residence.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: rgnsupport@realgirlsnews.com