Privacy Policy

The 77.news website and mobile application are committed to the lawful, honest, and transparent processing of user data. All information is utilized solely for pre-defined purposes, and only to the extent required to fulfill these intended objectives. The utmost care is taken to ensure the accuracy, confidentiality, security, and proper storage of your data.

To guarantee the accurate processing of your data, 77.news diligently adheres to the stipulations of the General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as GDPR), the Personal Data Legal Protection Act, and other pertinent legal enactments. This ensures that data processing remains in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Purpose of the Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "the Policy") delineates the privacy provisions that pertain to your utilization of the website https://77.news (hereinafter referred to as "the Website"), the associated mobile application, the interaction with social network accounts, any form of communication with 77.news, or the process of registering on the aforementioned Website.

We strongly recommend a thorough perusal of this Privacy Policy. By doing so, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the methods and rationale underlying the processing of your data, its origin, and the rights accorded to you as an individual whose personal data is processed. Portal 77.news reserves the right to amend the Privacy Policy following the latest legislation. Thus, periodic review of the Privacy Policy is advised to ensure your awareness of any modifications and innovations.

It is crucial to highlight that the term "personal data," as employed within the confines of this Privacy Policy, encompasses any information by which your direct or indirect identification can be ascertained. Such data may include, but is not limited to, your name, location, email address, postal address, and similar details.

By accessing or registering on the Website, the mobile app, or social network accounts, you signify your consent to the Privacy Policy as presented herein. Irrespective of your registration status, all actions conducted on the 77.news website are subject to compliance with this Privacy Policy. Any queries or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy should be directed to the contact information provided in the "Team" section.

Data Controller

The entity responsible for the management of personal data, as delineated in the Privacy Policy, is the 77.news platform. This platform diligently adheres to international regulations governing the handling of user data and ensures lawful and equitable data processing, as mandated by applicable laws.

Data Management Principles

We are committed to upholding stringent principles in the processing of your data:

We process your data fairly, legally, and transparently.
We strictly comply with the requirements of valid and enforceable legal statutes, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Data are collected for established, clearly defined, and legitimate purposes, and they are not processed in a manner inconsistent with those objectives.
We make diligent efforts to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of personal data. Incorrect personal data are promptly rectified, supplemented, suspended from processing, or permanently eradicated, all while taking into account the purposes of data processing.
Personal data are stored in a format that allows the identification of data subjects for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which the data are processed.
Personal data are processed in a manner that ensures adequate security through the application of suitable technical and organizational measures.
We do not disclose your data or provide it to third parties, except in cases explicitly stipulated within the Privacy Policy, the Terms of Use, or as required by legal statutes.

Purposes and Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your data for the following purposes:

To provide services when you are registered on the Website. This includes, for example, using a social network platform, posting comments, reporting information, and receiving notifications when topics of interest to you are updated.
To ensure the functionality of the Website and continually enhance it, we offer improved services tailored to your needs.
To enhance and evaluate the performance of our Website and social media accounts.
To guarantee the functionality of the mobile application and its ongoing improvement.

We collect and process your data based on the following legal grounds:

Your explicit consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Necessity for the fulfillment of a contract, such as when a mobile app is downloaded.
Our legitimate interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
Compliance with legal obligations that apply to us.

Processing of Personal Data and Data Collection Methods

If you use the Website or mobile application as a registered user, we process the following personal data:

Identification data (e.g., name, surname, or nickname, email address).
Contact details (e.g., phone number, etc.).
Date of registration (automatically generated).
A profile photo or image of your choice (if uploaded).

In addition, when you write comments on the Website, your social network account is indicated. This measure ensures the ethicality of comments on the website and enables user identification in case of violation of applicable laws. This information can only be removed together with the comment itself.

If you use personalized content filters, we process your data based on the topics, authors, and sources that interest you. You select these settings. Even if you use the Website or mobile application without registration, certain data is automatically transmitted after your visit. We collect certain non-personal information about each user, which is used to enhance the content, appeal, and functionality of 77.news or for other legitimate purposes. This data includes:

Number of visits, type of internet browser used, pages of the Website viewed, duration of visit, etc.
Your publicly available social media information if you visit our social media accounts.

Additionally, when you visit social network accounts and write comments, your social network account is visible. This ensures the authorship of ethical comments and user identification in case of violations of the laws of the Republic of Lithuania. This information can only be removed together with the comment itself.

Any additional information you provide as a registered user or social network member is retained until you choose to delete it. The extent of information you share on the social network is entirely at your discretion, and we are not responsible for the content you provide or any resulting harm. It is important to note that we do not request or process your special categories of personal data that reveal your ethnic or racial origin, philosophical or religious beliefs, political views, membership in trade unions, or other organizations. We also do not process or request data related to your sex life, sexual orientation, or health.

We may combine the personal data received from you with data collected by us from other public or accessible sources. For example, we may combine the personal data you provide with information obtained using site cookies or data legally acquired from third parties. You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate personal data.

You can also choose whether to permit the use of your data for receiving the 77.news newsletter. You can do this during registration on the Website by checking or unchecking the box "I agree to receive the 77.news e-newsletter."

Even if you initially consented to the processing of your data for newsletter purposes, you have the option to easily withdraw this consent at any time, either for all processing or a portion of it. This can be done by sending an opt-out email, as indicated in the correspondence and/or offers received, such as by clicking on the provided link in the message. Revoking your consent to process your data does not automatically require us to delete them.

Collection, Use, and Sharing of Personal Data on Social Network

When using this website as a social networking platform, all information you post is protected, but you retain the rights and responsibilities for such content. You can edit or delete your posted content at any time. Deleted User Content is not further protected; however, we reserve the right (if technically possible) to restore and present it when required by authorities having such authority and acting by applicable law.

While using this social network, we process, collect, and store the following information about you:

1. Content Provided by You and Others:

This includes the content you provide and the information you submit when using our products, such as data submitted during registration, shared or created content, communication details with others, and data associated with the content you provide (e.g., metadata, creation date, or file location). We may also collect information that you encounter when using our features during specific actions. All data is collected and processed automatically.

Please note that we never request information about your political or religious views, interests, health, or other facts subject to special protection. However, you have the right to provide such information in your account or by submitting other content.

2. Information about Your Connections and Networks:

This encompasses details related to groups, pages, accounts, people you engage with, and other information you access and interact with using our social network or other services. If you choose to sync or import contact information from your device, we also collect data related to this information. The collection and storage of contact information are aimed at facilitating user interactions and enhancing various functionalities and information.

3. Data on Your Usage Patterns:

This category of information includes various data that reflects your usage of our services, such as the content you view, features you select, interactions with other users, usage frequency, timing, and duration, among other factors.

4. Information and Activities Provided by Others:

Other individuals may provide data related to you, such as comments on your uploaded content, messages sent to you, contact information synchronization, or other information. Similar to all other information, we continuously receive and analyze such data.

5. Device Information:

We collect and analyze data about the devices you use when accessing our services. This information includes device characteristics (e.g., operating system, browser type, software and hardware versions, available storage space, signal strength, etc.), device operations and actions performed on the device (e.g., mouse movements, open window locations, etc.), unique identifiers (e.g., device ID and other unique identifiers), device settings data (e.g., camera access, GPS location, etc.), cookie data, device signals (including not only Bluetooth signals but also data about nearby WiFi access points, cell towers, and transmitters), network and connection details (e.g., device language, time zone, internet service provider, IP address, or mobile phone number), internet speed, and sometimes information about devices on your network or nearby devices that may relay our services to another device.

6. Information Received from Partners:

Various app developers, advertisers, and other partners may transmit diverse information through the tools you use in connection with our services. This information can include activities outside of our website or mobile app and may encompass data like device information, visited web pages, displayed advertisements, and use of our partners' services or purchases made. We may receive this information even if you are not logged into an account on our website. However, we require that partners have the right to collect, use, and provide your data to us.

All information collected, stored, and analyzed during your usage of our social network adheres to applicable legal regulations. We may employ this information to enhance our services and conduct analytics, as well as for advertising and other lawful objectives. We may utilize the information we possess in the following manners:

1. Provision, Enhancement, and Personalization of Services:

We use the information gathered about you to offer personalized content and tailored offers. In pursuit of these objectives, we leverage data regarding your interests, activities, connections, and preferences obtained from you and others.

Furthermore, we employ all available information to test and improve our services. We use and amalgamate data regarding your activities on our services and devices to refine the content presented to you or enhance the user-friendliness of our products.

Location-related information, such as your current location, frequently visited places, nearby companies, or individuals, is also employed to further customize our services, including advertising. Such location-related data is sourced from IP addresses, permissions for tracking device locations, and other methods. Additionally, information gathered about you, including your connections, actions, and interests, is harnessed for the customization of displayed advertisements and other sponsored content.

2. Communication:

The information we collect enables us to communicate with you concerning our services, policies, and terms, and to send marketing messages. We also utilize the information you provide during your contact with us to address your inquiries.

3. Promotion of Safety, Security, and Integrity:

The information received aids us in verifying accounts and activities on the social network. This allows us to combat spam, address harmful or suspicious conduct, and more efficiently identify other objectionable content that requires removal to uphold safety, integrity, and security.

4. Provision of Analytics, Measurement, and Other Services:

The information we gather is employed to assist our partners and advertisers in evaluating the effectiveness and reach of services and advertisements. Furthermore, this data aids in enhancing the understanding of user behavior while using our services and websites and the characteristics of individuals selecting specific services.

Various information about you is disseminated in diverse manners and for distinct objectives. Here is a comprehensive elucidation of how such information is shared:

Sharing Your Own or Public Information via Our Website or Mobile App

When you engage or disseminate content through our services, the information you furnish becomes accessible to other individuals. The degree of accessibility is contingent on your privacy settings or the locale in which you share information. Additionally, certain actions you take while using our services or interacting with sponsored or promotional content may be perceptible. Some of the information is publicly available, including your publicly shared content, public profile data, and other data that you have designated to be shared with the general audience, even those not registered on the social network. Such public information may also be relayed to any of our other products (including search results, APIs, etc.) or to the individuals who employ them.

Information Provided by Others and Resharing

Even if you selectively share particular information with specific individuals, it is essential to be aware that such individuals may reshare your content, thereby presenting it to a wider audience. This encompasses individuals or entities outside the original circle with whom you shared information. Others can capture screenshots, download your content, and reuse or redistribute it. Furthermore, if you comment on content posted by others, such comments or related reactions are visible to anyone who views the content submitted by those individuals, and those individuals can modify their settings at any time to expose the information to a significantly larger or smaller audience. It is noteworthy that users of our social network or other services may generate content related to you and share such information with a designated audience. For instance, other users can upload photos of you or create posts mentioning you, among other actions. If you encounter content that contravenes our guidelines or have other grievances, you can contact our team at any time and report such content.

Activity Information

This entails that a certain audience (depending on your privacy settings) can discern whether you are actively using our services. Additionally, if you are not currently logged in, these individuals can ascertain the most recent instance when you used our social network.

Information Disclosure upon Change of Ownership

In the event of a modification in the management or ownership of our services or their resources, either in their entirety or in part, we retain the prerogative to transfer your information to the new owner.

Information Sharing with Third-Party Products Interacting with Our Services

If you employ third-party websites, applications, or other services that utilize or integrate with our services, such third parties may receive information that you post or share, along with information posted by others about you. The extent of information accessible to third parties hinges on your privacy settings on our social network, mobile app, website, and the permissions you grant when using third-party services. Information collected by all third parties is subject to the terms of use and privacy policies of those third parties and is not governed by this Privacy Policy.

Information Sharing with Various Partners

As we continually seek to enhance our services and may engage in partnerships with various entities, we may furnish them with specific information. Nevertheless, we rigorously regulate how our partners can employ the provided information, and we never vend any of your information.

We may supply aggregated data to partners employing our analytics services to facilitate a better understanding of user engagement and interactions with specific pages, photos, videos, and other content featured on our platform. This information encompasses statistics regarding the number of people who have viewed a particular post and other crucial aggregated facts that aid in analyzing user engagement and interaction with partner activities.

Advertisers also receive aggregated reports, encompassing data on the performance of their advertisements, the number of individuals exposed to their advertisements, aggregated demographic information, and so forth. All material shared with advertisers is aggregated and devoid of information that could unveil your identity without your consent.

Furthermore, we proffer information about you to companies with which we collaborate to amalgamate data and provide analysis and reports to our partners. We also receive content and information from vendors or service providers who assist us in executing diverse functions efficiently, such as delivering technical support.

It is pertinent to note that in compliance with applicable legal statutes, we cooperate with law enforcement authorities and furnish all requisite and accessible information, should this be mandated by law enforcement entities vested with such authority or necessary for the proper response to legal requests.

Utilization of Cookies in Compliance with Legal Standards

Similar to many websites and mobile applications, we employ cookies and analogous technologies to amass information about you, thereby facilitating your interaction with the Website. Cookies are diminutive files that are transiently stored on the hard drive of the device you employ, enabling subsequent recognition during your return visits to the Website. They serve the purpose of preserving your browsing history, preferences, content adaptation for greater relevance, more efficient and dependable presentation of the Website's environment, and accelerated search functionality on the Website, among other functionalities.

We harness the information procured from cookies for the following purposes:

Ensuring the functionality of the Website or Mobile App (e.g., enabling personalized Website or Mobile App utilization).
Safeguarding the reliability and security of your account, data, and our services.
Facilitating the identification and verification of your logged-in status, rendering service usage more user-friendly.
Methodically refining the Website or mobile app, considering your requirements.
Analyzing the usage of the Website or mobile application and enhancing the services.
Tailored marketing endeavors.

Without contravening legal statutes, we possess the capacity to amalgamate data derived via cookies with information garnered about you through alternative means (e.g., the integration of data concerning Website utilization with personally provided data).

77.news may utilize the following categories of cookies:

Necessary Technical Cookies: These cookies are indispensable for the operation of the Website or mobile application.
Functional Cookies: These cookies, while not essential for the operation of the Website or mobile application, substantially enhance their functionality, quality, and user experience.
Statistical Cookies: These cookies are requisite for the preparation of anonymous statistical analyses of visitor navigation methods on the Website or mobile application.
Advertising or Targeting Cookies: These cookies are employed to present offers or other information that may be of interest to you.

Your consent for the utilization of cookies can be granted in the following manners:

By abstaining from their deletion and/or adjusting the settings of your internet browser to reject cookies.
By clicking the "I agree" checkbox in the cookie settings.

It is conceivable to rescind your consent for cookie usage at any juncture by modifying the settings within your browser or mobile app to cease accepting cookies. Comprehensive information regarding cookies, their usage, or opt-out capabilities can be acquired at the subsequent URLs: http://AllAboutCookies.org and http://google.com/privacy_ads.html.

We advise that, in specific instances, especially when disabling technical and functional cookies, eradicating or declining cookies, your browsing speed may decelerate, access to the Website or mobile app may become obstructed, and the operability of certain Website or mobile app functions may become restricted.

Disclosure of Data to Third Parties

We want to assure you that your data will not be sold or shared with third parties unless a lawful basis exists. The data gathered will only be employed for the purposes for which it was originally collected, as outlined in this Privacy Policy. We are committed to utilizing your data in strict accordance with the guidelines articulated herein. However, it is crucial to note that we retain the right to disclose information about you if mandated by law or according to the requisites of authorized law enforcement or criminal prosecution authorities.

In situations where it is deemed necessary, we may divulge personal data that has been collected about you to service providers (comprising those in the fields of information technology, data storage, telecommunications, delivery, and other related services). Importantly, these service providers are unequivocally prohibited from utilizing this data for purposes other than furnishing services to our organization.

Data Retention Duration

The duration for which data collected for the purposes delineated in this Privacy Policy is stored depends on the nature of the data:

If you have registered on the Website or mobile app and have provided us with personal data, we retain this information for the duration of your active membership, which is until you choose to delete your account.
In the case of utilizing the Website or mobile application without registering, we still store a significant volume of information, but this data is routinely purged and is maintained for no longer than necessary for the specific data processing purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
For other personal data, such as those generated when visiting our social network accounts, the data is retained for a duration no longer than required by the purposes articulated in this Privacy Policy or as mandated by relevant legal regulations, should they stipulate a lengthier data retention period.

We are committed to ensuring that outdated, obsolete, or incorrect personal data is not retained. Consequently, when updates are made (e.g., through corrections in the account information), only the current and pertinent information is preserved. The retention of old data is solely warranted if required by lawful procedures or for the execution of our operational functions.

If you decide to delete your account, any information you have posted, such as photos, posts, and comments, will be permanently erased. It is essential to note that this information cannot be recovered at a later time. Therefore, exercise caution and ensure you do not lose any valuable content when opting for the permanent deletion of your account. Information shared about you by others is not part of your account and, as such, will remain intact even after your account has been deleted.

Security Measures for Personal Data Protection

We wish to apprise you that the personal data collected from you is initially stored within the jurisdiction of the European Union (hereinafter referred to as the EU); however, it may subsequently be transferred or stored outside the EU. Moreover, these data may be processed by our personnel or personnel associated with our suppliers, who may be located beyond the boundaries of the EU. Even when personal data is transferred outside the EU, our earnest endeavor is to guarantee the secure handling of your data in full compliance with the provisions enshrined in this Privacy Policy.

Regrettably, despite our unwavering commitment to safeguarding your data, it is imperative to acknowledge that the transmission of information via the Internet is not entirely immune to breaches. As a consequence, we are unable to guarantee the absolute security of data during the process of transmission to us, and you are required to accept the inherent risks associated with such data transfers. Upon the reception of your data, we meticulously enforce stringent procedures and security protocols to fortify your information against unauthorized access.

In the event we become cognizant of a security breach concerning your data, which might pose a substantial risk to your fundamental rights and freedoms, we shall promptly apprise you of this matter as soon as it comes to our attention. Furthermore, we will proceed to identify the specific data that has been unlawfully accessed.

External Websites

77.news may include hyperlinks to external websites, including those of our business partners. It is crucial to understand that our Website holds no responsibility for the privacy policies governing external websites not under our administration or the legality of their data processing practices. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you examine the policies of such websites before disclosing any personal data to them or engaging with their services.

Rights of the Data Subject

When processing your data, we ensure your rights by GDPR and the Personal Data Protection Law. As a data subject, you hold the following rights:

The right to be informed about the processing of your data.
The right to access your processed personal data.
The right to request the correction and/or addition of inaccurate personal data.
The right to request the deletion of personal data when they are no longer required for the purposes for which they were collected.
The right to request the deletion of personal data if they are processed unlawfully, or you have withdrawn your consent for data processing, or you have not granted consent even when it is necessary.
The right to object to the processing of personal data.
The right to withdraw previously given consent for the processing of personal data.
The right to request that your data collected based on your consent or for the performance of a contract be provided to you (if technically feasible) or be transmitted to a third party.

We aim to ensure the exercise of your rights and create all necessary conditions for their effective implementation. However, we reserve the right not to fulfill your requests or demands when it is necessary to ensure:

Compliance with legal obligations imposed on us.
National defense or security.
Public order, prevention, investigation, detection, or prosecution of criminal acts.
The significant financial or economic interests of the state.
The prevention, investigation, and detection of professional or official ethics violations.
Protection of your or other individuals' rights and freedoms.

Requests or requirements related to the exercise of your data subject rights can be submitted to us in person, by mail, or by email. Upon receiving the request, we may ask for proof of identity or other additional information related to the request, which will be deleted after verification.

We commit to responding to any request within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of your request and the date of submission of all required data for the response.

If deemed necessary, we will cease processing your data, except for storage, until your request is resolved. In cases where we are legally unable to immediately cease processing your data, such as when valid legal acts, legal obligations, court decisions, or mandatory instructions from institutions require us to continue processing your data, we will abide by these requirements.

Should we decline to fulfill your request, we commit to clearly stating the reason for such refusal. If you disagree with our actions or response to your request, you retain the right to address the relevant governmental institution.

Filing a Complaint

If you intend to file a complaint concerning our handling of personal data, please include as much pertinent information as possible and submit the complaint in written form using the contact details provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We maintain a collaborative approach with our users and endeavor to promptly address any issues.

If you believe your rights, as per GDPR, have been infringed, we will strive to amicably resolve any disputes in consultation with you. Nevertheless, you have the option to file a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority, which is the State Data Protection Inspectorate (address: A. Juozapavičiaus g. 6, 09310 Vilnius, website: www.ada.lt).

If you deem that we have violated your rights or legitimate interests within the scope of consumer rights protection, we also recommend that you initially submit a written complaint using the contact details provided at the end of this policy. Extrajudicial disputes with consumers are addressed by the State Office for the Protection of Consumer Rights (address: Vilniaus str. 25, 01402 Vilnius, email: [email protected], phone: 8 5 262 67 51, website: www.vvtat.lt).

Contact Information

For any inquiries related to this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us via email at [email protected].

Restrictions and Privacy Policy Amendments

Usage, replication, and dissemination of this Privacy Policy or its sections without written authorization from 77.news is strictly prohibited. We retain the right to modify the terms of the Privacy Policy at any time, considering the most recent legal regulations and other pertinent factors. Thus, we recommend checking the Privacy Policy periodically to ensure you stay informed about any changes and innovations.