Last Updated: November 29, 2025
US News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit signatureschool.org or use any of our services. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for residents of the European Union/EEA and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Name, email address, or any other information you submit via contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, comment sections, or news tip submissions.
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and usage data collected through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics – data is anonymized where possible).
2. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver and improve our news content and services
- To send newsletters or respond to your inquiries (only with your consent or opt-in)
- To analyze site performance and user experience
- To prevent fraud and ensure site security
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR – EU/EEA Residents)
We process personal data only when we have a lawful basis under GDPR, including:
- Your consent (e.g., newsletter subscriptions)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics, security, essential functionality)
- Compliance with legal obligations
4. Your Privacy Rights
GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents) You have the right to:
- Access, rectify, or erase your personal data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
CCPA/CPRA Rights (California Residents) You have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or “sell/share”
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information
- Limit use of sensitive personal information
- Non-discrimination when exercising your rights
Important: We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@signatureschool.org with the subject line “Privacy Rights Request.”
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use essential, performance, and functional cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling non-essential cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell personal data. We may share information only with:
- Trusted third-party service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics) bound by strict confidentiality agreements
- Law enforcement or authorities when required by law
For GDPR purposes, any transfer of data outside the EEA is protected by appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 13 (GDPR) or under 16 (CCPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
12. Contact Us
For questions, requests, or to exercise your privacy rights: Email: hello@signatureschool.org Mailing Address: US News Headquarters 1258 Broadway Avenue, Suite 4B New York, NY 10001 USA
Thank you for trusting US News.
