Effective Date: 06/24/2025
Who we are
Website: Globeye.info
Tagline: Your global lens on trending news, politics, and culture.
What personal data we collect and why we collect it
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect what you enter in the form — plus your IP address and browser info to help detect spam.
We may also send an anonymized string from your email to the Gravatar service (if you use it). You can check their privacy policy here. If your comment is approved, your profile image may appear next to it.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Contact forms
We use the information you provide via contact forms only to respond to your inquiry or feedback. We don’t sell, rent, or share your information.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
We use cookies to:
- Save your comment information (name, email, website)
- Manage login sessions and display preferences
- Analyze site traffic and content performance
Cookie Lifespans:
- Comment info: 1 year
- Login/session: 2 days (2 weeks if you select “Remember Me”)
- Published article preview cookie: 1 day
Embedded content from other websites
Some articles may include embedded videos, tweets, or posts. These behave just like you visited the original site — which may collect data and track your interactions.
Analytics
We use third-party analytics tools to understand what content resonates with you (global headlines, viral stories, expert takes). These tools collect anonymous usage data like device type, pages visited, and browser.
Who we share your data with
How long we retain your data
Comments & metadata: kept indefinitely
Registered user info: stored as long as your account exists. You can request edits or deletion (except your username).
Who we share your data with
We don’t sell or share your data for marketing purposes. However, visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
What rights you have over your data
You can request to:
- Receive a copy of your stored personal data
- Delete any personal data we hold
Some data may be retained for security, legal, or admin purposes.
Where we send your data
Comments and interactions may be processed by spam detection tools.
Contact information
Questions about our Privacy Policy? Reach out anytime:
📧 contact@globeye.com
Additional information
We don’t use profiling or automated decisions.
In the event of a data breach, we’ll notify you promptly and take all required steps.
How we protect your data
We keep your data safe with:
Frequent software updates and backups
HTTPS secure encryption
Limited access to site administration