Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 04/08/2025
Welcome to New Yorker Hub (https://newyorkerhub.com/). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information about you, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
New Yorker Hub is a digital platform showcasing successful individuals and stories from New York. Much of our content is user-generated, including articles, comments, and submitted profiles.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Cookies and usage data
- Location data
- User-generated content (e.g., comments, articles, submitted persona stories)
3. How We Use Your Data
We collect and process personal data for the following purposes:
- To publish and manage user-generated content
- To send newsletters and marketing communications (with consent)
- To improve the functionality and user experience of our website
- To analyze website usage through analytics tools
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you opt in to receive newsletters or allow cookies.
- Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website.
- Legal Obligation: When required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and enhance your browsing experience. Upon your first visit, you’ll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to manage your preferences.
To learn more, please refer to our [Cookie Policy] (link, if available).
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics – for website traffic and usage statistics
- Facebook – for marketing and advertising campaigns
- Other advertising and analytics partners – as required for functionality or monetization
These third parties may process your data on our behalf under strict data protection terms.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable laws. User-generated content may remain published unless removal is requested.
8. User Rights Under GDPR
As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure – Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object to processing
- Right to data portability
Please note: At this time, we do not offer self-service access to view, delete, or export user data. However, you may contact us to exercise any of these rights.
9. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. These include:
- SSL Encryption for secure data transmission
- Access control and restricted access to data
10. International Data Transfers
As some of our third-party partners (e.g., Google, Facebook) may operate globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
11. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page, with an updated “Effective Date.” We do not notify users individually of changes, so we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through our contact page: