Privacy Policy for Top News 24
Effective Date: October 10, 2025
Top News 24 ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website topnews24.com (the "Site") and provides news-related services (collectively, the "Services"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our Site or use our Services.
By accessing or using our Site or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site or Services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize our Services. The types of information we may collect include:
Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, and phone number when you subscribe to newsletters, contact us, or create an account.
- Account Information: Username, password, and profile details if you register for an account.
- Payment Information: Billing details if you purchase premium content or subscriptions (processed via third-party payment providers; we do not store full credit card details).
Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time and date of access, and referral sources. This helps us understand how users interact with our Site.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track user preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, health data) unless explicitly provided by you in comments or submissions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Services, including delivering news content and newsletters.
- To personalize your experience, such as recommending articles based on your reading history.
- To communicate with you, including sending updates, promotional emails (with opt-out options), or responding to inquiries.
- To analyze Site usage and improve functionality, content, and user experience.
- To prevent fraud, enforce our terms, and comply with legal obligations.
- For marketing and advertising, including targeted ads via third-party networks.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., email service providers like Mailchimp, analytics tools like Google Analytics, or hosting services). These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or government request.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed at the time of collection or with your explicit permission.
For advertising, we may share anonymized data with ad networks, but we do not share identifiable personal information without consent.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. This includes encryption for data in transit and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like the GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), or similar regulations:
- Access and Correction: Request a copy of your personal data or correct inaccuracies.
- Deletion: Request removal of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails via the link in any message or adjust cookie settings.
- Do Not Sell My Info: We do not sell data, but California residents can request more details.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@topnews24.com. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law).
You can also opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page or adjusting settings in our cookie banner.
6. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians can contact us to report concerns.
7. International Data Transfers
Top News 24 is based in [Insert Country, e.g., United States]. If you access our Site from outside this location, your data may be transferred to and processed in our servers. We ensure appropriate safeguards for international transfers, such as standard contractual clauses.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or integrate services (e.g., social media sharing buttons). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site with a revised effective date. Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Top News 24 [Insert Address, e.g., 123 News Street, New York, NY 10001, USA] Email: privacy@topnews24.com
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., the State of New York, USA], without regard to conflict of law principles.
