Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Zing News 24

Effective Date: 31.03.2025
Last Updated: 31.03.2025

Welcome to Zing News 24 (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with international data protection laws, including GDPR, CPRA, HIPAA, COPPA, DPD, and Google’s policies, including Google AdSense and Google Analytics.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a personalized and secure user experience. The types of data we collect include:

1.1 Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and contact details (only when voluntarily provided by users).

  • IP address, device information, and geolocation data.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

  • Browser type, operating system, and website usage data.

  • Cookies and tracking pixels for analytics and ad personalization.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Google Analytics data for website performance tracking.

  • Google AdSense data to display relevant advertisements.

  • Social media engagement data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data to:

  • Improve our website and user experience.

  • Ensure compliance with Google AdSense and Google Analytics policies.

  • Provide personalized news content and advertising.

  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activities.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

2.1 Advertising and Google AdSense Compliance

  • We use Google AdSense to display ads that comply with Google’s Publisher Policies.

  • Ads served may be personalized or non-personalized, depending on user preferences and location.

  • We strictly prohibit deceptive, misleading, or policy-violating content.

  • Users can opt out of personalized ads through Google’s Ad Settings.

2.2 Google Analytics & Data Tracking

  • We use Google Analytics to analyze visitor trends and improve site performance.

  • Google may collect IP addresses and browsing behavior for insights.

  • Users can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3. Compliance with Legal and International Regulations

We comply with the following laws:

3.1 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – EU Users

  • Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal data.

  • We only collect data based on user consent or legitimate interest.

3.2 California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) – California Users

  • Users can request details about their collected data and opt out of data sharing.

3.3 Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) – U.S. Compliance

  • Our website is not intended for children under 13 years.

  • We do not knowingly collect or store children’s data.

3.4 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) – Health Data

  • We do not collect or store any protected health information (PHI).

3.5 Data Protection Directive (DPD) – EU Compliance

  • We adhere to EU data privacy laws concerning data storage and transfers.

4. Data Sharing and Security

4.1 Who We Share Data With

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

  • Service Providers (e.g., cloud hosting, security monitoring, and analytics tools).

  • Law Enforcement (if required by law or to prevent fraud).

  • Advertising Networks (Google AdSense for targeted ads).

4.2 Security Measures

  • SSL encryption for data transmission.

  • Secure server infrastructure.

  • Regular security audits to prevent data breaches.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience and display relevant advertisements.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality.

  • Analytics Cookies: Track website usage (via Google Analytics).

  • Advertising Cookies: Serve relevant ads (via Google AdSense).

Users can manage cookie preferences via browser settings or use the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., advertisers and affiliates). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Users should review their privacy policies.

7. Data Retention Policy

We retain data only for as long as necessary for:

  • Legal compliance

  • Security measures

  • Business operations

Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

8. User Rights & Data Control

Users have the right to:

  • Access and review their data.

  • Request deletion of their personal information.

  • Withdraw consent for data collection.

  • Opt-out of personalized ads and tracking.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Data Breach Policy

In the event of a data breach, we will:

  • Notify affected users within 72 hours (as per GDPR).

  • Take immediate steps to mitigate risks and improve security.

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The latest version will be available on this page with an updated “31/03/2025” date.

11. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us: