Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2, 2026  |  Last Updated: April 2, 2026

Breaking News ABA LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website breakingnewsaba.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit the Site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit content through the RBT Rant Wall
  • Submit a press release
  • Submit a tip through the BN Tip Hotline
  • Post or respond to an ABA job listing
  • Submit an opinion piece
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us through the Site

This may include your name, email address, professional credentials, employer information, and the content of your submissions.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 7 below)

Information from Third-Party Services

We may receive analytics data from services such as Google Analytics, WordPress analytics, and social media platforms when you interact with our content on those platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Publish and manage user-submitted content (rant posts, press releases, tips, opinion pieces, job listings)
  • Send newsletters and editorial updates you have opted into
  • Analyze Site traffic and usage patterns to improve our content and user experience
  • Respond to your inquiries and communications
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and protect against misuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Published Content: Content you submit for publication (rant posts, press releases, opinion pieces) will be publicly visible on the Site. Do not include personal information in submissions that you do not want made public.
  • Service Providers: We use third-party services for hosting (WordPress), analytics (Google Analytics), email delivery, and other operational functions. These providers access your information only to perform services on our behalf.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Published content remains on the Site unless removed at your request or at our discretion. You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at admin@breakingnewsaba.com.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time
  • Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@breakingnewsaba.com. We will respond within 30 days.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at admin@breakingnewsaba.com.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze traffic through Google Analytics and similar tools
  • Enable core Site functionality (login sessions, form submissions)

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality. We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites, including news sources referenced in our articles. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. International Visitors

The Site is operated from the United States (Illinois). If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Breaking News ABA LLC

Email: admin@breakingnewsaba.com