Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12 July 2025
Publisher: Flaunt Weekly LLC
Contact: editor@flauntweekly.com | +1 307 300 2660
Welcome to FlauntWeekly.com (“Flaunt Weekly,” “we,” “our,” “us”).
Our mission is to provide timely, factual, and engaging coverage across the world of film, television, music, fashion, and celebrity culture. Protecting your personal information is central to that mission.
This Privacy Policy works in conjunction with our Terms of Use, Disclosure Statement, Ownership, Funding & Advertising Policy, Ethics Policy, Fact-Checking Policy, and Corrections & Accuracy Policy. It explains clearly what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights and choices you have.
1. Definitions
| Term | Meaning |
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| Personal data / personal information | Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. |
| Processing | Any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, disclosure, deletion, etc.). |
| Controller | The entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data — here, Flaunt Weekly LLC. |
| GDPR | EU General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679). |
| CCPA / CPRA | California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act. |
| TTDPA | German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (§ 25). |
2. Scope
This Policy applies to:
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Website: www.flauntweekly.com (including all sub-domains).
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Mobile App: “Flaunt Weekly – Entertainment & Culture” for Android and iOS.
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Emails & Newsletters distributed to subscribers.
It does not apply to third-party websites or services merely linked from our platform (for example, advertisers or partner media). Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
3. What Data We Collect
3.1 Automatically Collected (Server Logs)
When you visit our site, our servers record:
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IP address
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Browser, operating system, and device type
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ISP or carrier
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Date/time of each request
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Referring and exit pages
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Pages visited, clicks, and scroll depth (aggregated)
These logs are used for security, diagnostics, and analytics and do not identify you by name.
3.2 Cookies & Similar Technologies
See our Disclosure Statement for details on advertising cookies and affiliate tracking.
| Category | Example Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Session cookies, login persistence, consent preferences | Art. 6 (1)(f) |
| Preferences | Remember dark-mode or language settings | Art. 6 (1)(f) |
| Analytics | Measure engagement with specific content | Art. 6 (1)(a) |
| Advertising | Manage ad frequency and performance | Art. 6 (1)(a) |
Consent is obtained through our cookie banner where required (§ 25 TTDPA).
You may disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not function properly.
3.3 Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Comments: Display name, email, optional avatar and URL (see Terms of Use).
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Contact forms: Name, email, message content.
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Newsletter sign-ups: Email address.
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Promotions / polls: Name, email, social handle, and postal address (if prizes are shipped).
We do not request sensitive information; please avoid posting such data publicly.
3.4 Data from Third-Party Sources
If you sign in or comment using social login (e.g., Google or Facebook), we receive only the limited, public-profile data those providers share with us.
4. How and Why We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Examples | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|
| Service delivery | Display articles, remember preferences | Art. 6 (1)(b) |
| Site analytics | Count unique visitors, measure traffic | Art. 6 (1)(a) |
| Advertising | Serve relevant sponsored ads | Art. 6 (1)(a) |
| Security | Detect and prevent abuse or attacks | Art. 6 (1)(f) |
| Engagement | Send newsletters or updates | Art. 6 (1)(a)/(b) |
| Legal obligations | Maintain business records | Art. 6 (1)(c) |
We do not engage in automated decision-making with legal or similarly significant effects (GDPR Art. 22).
5. Advertising and Analytics Partners
We collaborate with trusted advertising and analytics providers as described in our Ownership, Funding & Advertising Policy.
Partners may set cookies or collect anonymized usage data to measure campaign effectiveness and audience trends.
6. Disclosure of Personal Data
Your data may be shared only:
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With verified service providers essential to site operation.
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When required by law or court order.
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During a merger or acquisition, under equivalent privacy safeguards.
We do not sell or “share” personal information as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.
7. International Transfers
Our primary servers are located in the United States and Germany. Partners operating outside the EEA or UK process data under either an adequacy decision or Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure lawful transfer.
8. Data Retention
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Cookies expire according to the timeframes stated in our cookie banner.
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Comment data is retained indefinitely to preserve discussion context (see Terms of Use).
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Contact or newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
9. Data Security
We employ industry-standard protections including:
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HTTPS / TLS 1.3 encryption
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Firewalls and malware scans
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Multi-factor authentication for staff
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Encrypted backups and access controls
10. Your Privacy Rights
Under GDPR
You may exercise the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection, withdraw consent, and lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.
Under CCPA / CPRA
You have the right to know, delete, correct, opt out of sharing, and be free from discrimination for exercising these rights.
To exercise your rights, email privacy@flauntweekly.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.
11. Children’s Privacy
Flaunt Weekly does not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
If we become aware of such data collection, we delete it immediately.
12. External Links
External links are provided for convenience. Flaunt Weekly LLC is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Material changes will be announced via our website or newsletter, with the Effective Date updated at the top of this page.
14. Contact Us
Flaunt Weekly LLC
📧 privacy@flauntweekly.com
📞 +1 307 300 2660
🏢 30 N Gould St, Suite 38589, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
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