Last updated: April 23, 2025
At Hollywood Today, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website.
1. Who We Are
We are Hollywood Today, an entertainment media website providing news and updates related to movies, celebrities, streaming platforms, and pop culture.
2. What Personal Data We Collect and Why
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam. A hashed version of your email address may be used to check if a profile picture is associated with it.
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF), as visitors may be able to download and extract this information.
Contact Forms
When you reach out through our Contact Us form, we collect your name, email address, and message. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience. These may include:
- Saving your name, email, and website in cookies if you comment
- Session cookies to manage login and preferences
- Cookies for basic functionality like saving display settings
Most cookies expire within a few days to a year.
3. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, or social media posts). This content behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or rent your personal data. If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are stored indefinitely. If you register (admin or contributor access only), we store the personal data in your user profile. You can edit or delete your personal data at any time (except your username). Site administrators can also edit that information.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Receive a copy of your data
- Request deletion of your personal data, excluding any data we are legally required to keep
To submit any of these requests, please use our Contact Us form.
7. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
8. How We Protect Your Data
We use standard security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and anti-spam technologies, to protect your data against unauthorized access and misuse.
If you have any concerns or questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our Contact Us page.
