Effective Date: June 2025
At GlobalMarketBulletin (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to that data when you interact with our website located at https://globalmarketbulletin.com (the “Site”).
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://globalmarketbulletin.com. We are a U.S.-based publisher focused on financial market commentary, news, and analysis.
2. Information We Collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect:
- Data shown in the comments form;
- The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string (to assist with spam detection);
- An anonymized hash of your email address (if using Gravatar) for avatar display. See Gravatar’s Privacy Policy.
Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly visible alongside your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the Site, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other users may download and extract this data from images.
Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience and personalize content. Cookies may store:
- Your name, email, and website if you comment (for one year);
- Temporary cookies for login status and display settings;
- Login cookies (2 days to 2 weeks depending on preferences);
- Post ID cookies when editing or publishing articles (expires after 1 day).
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
Articles on the Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites. These sites may:
- Collect your data;
- Use cookies and tracking technologies;
- Monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
This activity is subject to the third-party website’s own privacy policy.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Manage and respond to user comments;
- Improve site functionality and user experience;
- Detect and prevent spam or malicious activity;
- Communicate with registered users when applicable.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However:
- If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email;
- Visitor comments may be checked by automated spam detection tools;
- Data may be stored with service providers (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools) who process data on our behalf under confidentiality agreements.
5. Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary:
- Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to recognize and approve future comments automatically;
- Registered user profile information is retained as long as the account is active;
- Administrators can view, edit, or delete user data (excluding usernames).
6. Your Rights
If you have an account or have left comments, you may:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you;
- Request that we delete your personal data (except where we are legally required to retain it).
To make such a request, contact us at [email protected].
7. Data Transfers and Processing
We are based in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the U.S., be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.
8. Security Measures
We take reasonable steps to protect personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted on this page with the effective date noted at the top. Continued use of the Site indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: https://globalmarketbulletin.com