Privacy Policy for HQNewsNerd.com
Last updated: November 25, 2025
At HQNewsNerd.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
1. Who We Are
HQNewsNerd.com is an independent entertainment and pop-culture news website operated by HQ News Nerd. Our website address is: https://www.hqnewsnerd.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in three ways:
- Information you give us – when you leave comments, fill out contact forms, or subscribe to our newsletter.
- Automatically collected information – IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics).
- Embedded content from other sites – articles may include embedded YouTube videos, Twitter/X posts, TikTok clips, etc. These act exactly as if you visited those sites directly.
3. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, plus the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (hash) may be provided to Gravatar to see if you are using it.
4. Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential site functionality
- Google Analytics (anonymous usage stats)
- Affiliate links (Amazon, entertainment partners)
- Advertising (Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, or similar)
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings at any time.
5. Analytics & Advertising
We use Google Analytics and may use advertising partners (Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, Raptive, Amazon Associates, etc.). These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
6. Embedded Content
Pages on this site may include embedded content (YouTube videos, Instagram reels, TikTok clips, Twitter/X posts). Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the other website and may use cookies or track your interaction.
7. Affiliate Disclosure
We participate in affiliate programs (Amazon Associates and others). If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
8. How Long We Keep Data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. Analytics data is kept for up to 26 months.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Contact us at: admin@hqnewsnerd.com
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@hqnewsnerd.com.
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted here.