Effective Date: 18.04.2025
Last Updated: 03.09.2025

4Newz.com respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information in compliance with international data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and other applicable global regulations.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Automatically Collected Data
    • IP address, browser type, operating system, device information.
    • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interaction with content).
    • Collected via cookies, Google Analytics, and Microsoft Clarity.
  • Voluntary Information
    • Information you provide when contacting us (e.g., name, email address).

2. Purpose of Data Processing

We use the information for:

  • Providing and improving website content and services.
  • Analyzing performance and user interaction.
  • Displaying personalized and third-party advertising.
  • Ensuring website security and preventing abuse.
  • Meeting legal and regulatory requirements.

Legal Basis (GDPR): Our lawful bases for processing data include consent, legitimate interest, and compliance with legal obligations.

3. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze user behavior (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity).
  • Provide targeted and relevant advertising (via Monetag.com).
  • Improve user experience.

You may manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. In jurisdictions where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

4. Advertising & Third Parties

  • Our website displays advertisements through Monetag.com, an advertising network that may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized or contextual ads.
  • Monetag and its partners may collect non-identifying information (such as browser type, device, location approximations, and browsing behavior) to deliver relevant advertising.
  • For details on Monetag’s data practices, please visit:
    https://monetag.com/privacy-policy

5. Content and Images

  • All news posts and blog articles are AI-generated.
  • Images are either AI-generated or sourced from external websites with proper attribution.
  • We do not claim ownership of third-party images.

6. Sharing of Data

We do not sell personal data. However, we may share limited information with:

  • Service Providers (analytics, hosting, advertising).
  • Authorities when legally required.
  • Business Transfers if ownership of the site changes.

7. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred and processed in countries outside of your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses for GDPR compliance) are in place to protect personal information.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • GDPR (EU/EEA, UK): Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object to processing, and data portability.
  • CCPA/CPRA (California): Right to know, right to delete, right to opt-out of data selling/sharing, right to non-discrimination.
  • Other Regions: Rights provided under applicable local laws.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 (or under the minimum digital consent age in your country). We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted with the updated “Last Updated” date.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: office@4newz.com
Address: Hardtmuthgasse 97

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.