Short version: We don't sell your personal information. We use cookies and analytics to understand what's popular, and our advertising partners (including Google) use cookies to show relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized ads at any time using the links below.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by JenzNews ("we", "us", "our"). If you have questions about this policy, contact us.
This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our site, why we collect it, and what control you have over it.
2. Information We Collect
Information you give us
- Email address if you subscribe to our newsletter
- Message content if you contact us through our contact page
Information collected automatically
When you visit any website, including ours, certain information is collected by default:
- IP address (often truncated or anonymized)
- Browser type and version, operating system, device type
- Pages you visited, time spent, and referring website
- General location (country/region level, not your street address)
We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13 years of age.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We and our partners use them for:
| Purpose | What it does |
|---|---|
| Essential | Remembers your dark-mode preference and dismissed banners |
| Analytics | Tells us which articles people read, anonymously and in aggregate |
| Advertising | Lets ad partners show ads relevant to your interests and limit repeats |
You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for the site to function normally; blocking others will not break the site.
4. Advertising
We display advertising through Google AdSense and may work with other advertising networks.
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this and other sites.
- Third-party vendors and ad networks may also serve ads on this site and use their own cookies.
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
- Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
- YourAdChoices: youradchoices.com
Opting out means you'll still see ads. They just won't be personalized.
5. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how people use the site. Analytics data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We have IP anonymization enabled where available.
You can opt out entirely using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Deliver and improve the website
- Understand which content is useful so we can make more of it
- Send our newsletter (only if you asked for it)
- Display and measure advertising
- Detect abuse, spam and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
7. Data Retention
- Analytics data: retained up to 14 months
- Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe
- Contact messages: up to 24 months
- Server logs: typically 30–90 days
8. Your Rights
If you're in the European Economic Area or UK (GDPR)
You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Our legal bases for processing are: consent (newsletter, non-essential cookies), legitimate interest (analytics, security, fraud prevention), and legal obligation where applicable.
If you're a California resident (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, to correct inaccurate information, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA. We will never discriminate against you for exercising these rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us. We respond within 30 days.
9. Third-Party Links
Our articles link to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Read their policies before sharing information with them.
10. Data Security
We use HTTPS encryption across the entire site and follow reasonable security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. International Transfers
Our servers and service providers may be located outside your country. Where data is transferred internationally, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Material changes will be reflected in the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
13. Contact
Questions about privacy? Reach us through our contact page.