Effective Date: 23/7/2025
At Rice News Today (“we,” “our,” or “us”), your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with https://ricenewstoday.com (the “Website”), including when subscribing to our premium data services.
By using our Website, including paid subscriptions and viewing ads, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information when you:

• Fill out forms (e.g., name, email, phone number)
• Subscribe to our premium services
• Contact us via email or support

Payment Information
When you subscribe to premium access, your payment is processed via PayFast, a secure third party payment gateway.
We do not store or access your credit/debit card or bank account details directly.

Note: Please review PayFast’s Privacy Policy for more details on how they handle your data.

Information collected through PayFast may include:

• Name and email address
• Payment method and transaction reference
• Billing details (as required by PayFast)

Usage and Log Data
We automatically collect data such as:

• IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages visited, date/time stamps
• Referring URL

Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Enhance site performance
• Analyze traffic patterns
• Personalize user experience
• Serve targeted ads via Google AdSense

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Provide and improve Website functionality
• Manage and verify subscription payments
• Send service emails, newsletters, or offers (only with your consent)
• Monitor website analytics and user trends
• Serve relevant ads through Google AdSense

Subscription and Premium Access

Subscribing to Rice News Today’s premium service gives you access to exclusive market data and insights. During this process:

• You provide basic personal information and make payment via PayFast
• Subscription terms are governed by our Terms & Conditions
• You may receive email reminders regarding renewal, offers, or updates

Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• PayFast for secure payment processing
• Third-party service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, ad services)
• Legal or regulatory bodies when required
• Successors in the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets

Your Rights & Choices

You may:

• Access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us
• Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
• Disable cookies in your browser
• Request data deletion subject to legal obligations

Data Security

We follow industry best practices to protect your data, including encryption and restricted access.
Use the Website at your own discretion.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
Please review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to this policy, please contact:
📧 info@ricenewstoday.com
For payment inquiries or issues, refer to:
🔗 info@gopayfast.com