Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and processed when users access our website, mobile apps, or other platforms. In particular, we emphasize that TheNewsTon.com does not directly collect personal data; however, our advertising partners may collect certain information for targeted advertising and analytics purposes, as permitted by applicable laws. If visiting their website, please ensure to check their Privacy Policy to safeguard your identity and data.

Key Highlights

  1. Personal Information Collection
    While TheNewsTon.com itself does not collect personal data, we work with third-party advertising partners who may collect certain types of data to personalize and deliver targeted ads to you. These partners may collect and process:

    • Identification details (such as gender, location, etc.),
    • Contact information (email, phone number),
    • Device and browsing information (IP address, device ID, and browsing history) using cookies and other tracking technologies.

    If you register or subscribe to any services, data collected in these cases will be limited to what is essential for service delivery and compliance with applicable laws. And, will get saved on their websites. We do not save such critical information.

  2. Data Collection by Third-Party Sources
    TheNewsTon.com may use data gathered by third-party sources, such as social media interactions, public databases, and external providers. However, this data is generally anonymized and aggregated.

    Note: Advertising and analytics partners may independently gather information from your interactions with their services on our platform, governed by their own privacy policies.

GDPR Compliance

For users located in the European Union, TheNewsTon.com is committed to upholding the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), ensuring transparency and choice in personal data collection practices.

  • No Direct Data Collection: TheNewsTon.com does not collect personal data directly from users.
  • Third-Party Data Collection: Our partners may collect certain types of information for advertising and analytics purposes, as outlined in their privacy policies. They comply with GDPR guidelines by:
    • Requesting user consent for cookies and tracking technologies,
    • Allowing users to opt out of personalized advertising through settings.
  • User Rights under GDPR:
    • Access and Control: Users may access or request the deletion of any data stored by our third-party partners by following instructions within their respective privacy policies.
    • Data Portability and Deletion: Upon request, we will assist users in contacting third-party providers for data portability or deletion requests.
    • Withdrawal of Consent: Users may withdraw consent for third-party data collection by adjusting cookie preferences or using “Do Not Track” settings in their browsers.

CCPA Compliance

For California residents, TheNewsTon.com adheres to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) guidelines, respecting your rights to know, access, and control your personal information.

  • No Direct Data Collection: TheNewsTon.com does not gather personal data directly from users.
  • Third-Party Data Collection: Advertising partners may collect information to serve tailored content and ads. Under CCPA, California residents have the right to:
    • Know: Request details on what data our partners collect and for what purpose.
    • Access and Delete: Users can request data access or deletion directly from our partners.
    • Opt-Out of Sale: We provide a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” policy and confirmation is taken for California residents for opting out of personal data collection by our partners for sale or targeted advertising.

Use of Information

TheNewsTon.com’s partners may use collected data to enhance service delivery, improve ad targeting, and deliver a personalized user experience. This may include tracking user interactions through web beacons and cookies, without gathering personally identifiable information.

Sharing Information

While TheNewsTon.com does not share personal data directly, third-party providers may collect information for the purposes of delivering services on our behalf, analytics, or personalized advertising. Data is shared only with trusted third-party providers, affiliates, and partners who adhere to GDPR and CCPA compliance standards.

Security & Retention

TheNewsTon.com follows industry best practices for data security and ensures that any retained information remains protected. Our advertising partners retain data only as long as necessary for legitimate purposes, in alignment with GDPR and CCPA guidelines.

Data Subject Rights

Users have rights under GDPR and CCPA to access, correct, delete, or withdraw consent regarding their data. TheNewsTon.com provides mechanisms for users to exercise these rights, especially when dealing with third-party data collection.

  1. Request Data Access or Deletion: Users can contact us, and we will facilitate requests with our partners as needed.
  2. Grievance Redressal: For any privacy-related concerns, please email us at [email protected] with “Grievance” in the subject line. We are committed to addressing your concerns in a timely manner.

Children’s Privacy

The platform is intended for users who have reached the age of majority. If personal data from minors is collected inadvertently by third-party services, TheNewsTon.com will take steps to remove this data promptly.

Cross-Border Transfers

Data processed by our partners may be transferred internationally, with appropriate safeguards to ensure compliance with GDPR and other applicable privacy laws.

Changes to the Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Users will be informed of significant changes, and we encourage periodic review of this policy.

This revised policy includes GDPR and CCPA-specific information, ensuring users understand our data practices and their rights under these regulations.