Privacy Policy
Nexus NEV ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website as an independent digital publication dedicated to New Energy Vehicle (NEV) technology intelligence. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it is used and protected, and the rights you have under applicable data protection laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide
We only collect personal information that you choose to provide. This includes:
- Newsletter subscriptions: first name and email address when you opt in to receive our weekly briefing.
- Contact forms: name, email, and message content when you contact us directly.
- Survey responses: optional feedback on our editorial content.
1.2 Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data, including:
- Device data: IP address, browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and language preference.
- Usage data: pages visited, time on page, referrer URL, and clickstream data.
- Approximate location: derived from IP address (country/city level only).
This data is aggregated and used to understand aggregate traffic patterns. We do not build individual user profiles for advertising purposes.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve the website. Specifically:
- Strictly necessary cookies: required for the website to function (e.g., session management).
- Performance cookies: aggregated analytics (e.g., 51LA statistical tracker) to measure traffic and usage patterns.
- Preference cookies: to remember your settings across visits.
We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or cross-site tracking cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect certain functionality.
3. How We Use Your Information
We process personal data only for the following lawful purposes:
- Legitimate interest: operating, securing, and improving the website.
- Consent: sending you newsletters (only if you have opted in).
- Contractual necessity: responding to inquiries you submit through our forms.
- Legal obligation: complying with applicable regulations and lawful requests.
We will never sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share personal data with advertising networks.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share information with the following categories of service providers, all of whom are bound by data processing agreements:
- Hosting providers: secure servers located in the EU and US.
- Analytics providers: 51LA statistical tracker, configured to anonymize IP addresses.
- Email delivery services: for newsletter delivery only.
- Legal authorities: only when required by law or a valid court order.
5. International Data Transfers
Because we operate globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your own. Where data originates from the EU/UK, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to ensure an adequate level of protection.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary:
- Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe, plus 30 days for suppression list purposes.
- Contact form messages: retained for 24 months, then deleted.
- Server logs: retained for 90 days, then rotated and deleted.
- Analytics data: aggregated and retained for up to 26 months.
7. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are located in the EU, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten"): request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
- Right to restrict processing: request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: object to processing based on legitimate interest.
- Right to lodge a complaint: with your local supervisory authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email [email protected]. We respond within 30 days.
8. Your Rights Under CCPA / CPRA (California Residents)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what categories of personal information we collect and why.
- Request deletion of personal information we have collected.
- Opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information (we do not sell or share).
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16 (or under 13 in the US). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it.
10. Security Measures
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all traffic.
- Regular security audits and vulnerability scans.
- Access controls and role-based permissions for internal staff.
- Incident response procedures with 72-hour breach notification to supervisory authorities where required.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external site you visit.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on the website and, where required, notified to newsletter subscribers by email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
13. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, data subject requests, or to reach our Data Protection Officer, contact:
- Email: [email protected]
- Postal: Nexus NEV Media Group, Attn: Privacy, 150 East 52nd Street, Suite 1200, New York, NY 10022, USA