Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 9, 2026

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

  • Username
  • Email address
  • Password (encrypted)

Usage Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

  • Session data for tracking online users
  • Article views and interactions
  • Comments and reactions you post
  • IP address and browser information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Manage user accounts and authentication
  • Display comments and reactions
  • Track site statistics (posts, comments, online users)
  • Improve user experience and site functionality
  • Moderate content and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Your information may be shared only in these circumstances:

  • Public content (username, comments, reactions) is visible to all users
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights or the safety of users

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use session cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in
  • Track online user activity
  • Maintain site functionality

You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may affect site functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

  • Passwords are encrypted using industry-standard hashing
  • Database access is restricted and secured
  • HTTPS encryption for data transmission

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Update or correct your account details
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Opt out of certain data collection (though this may limit functionality)

7. Children's Privacy

PressX is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it.

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through our site channels.