Privacy Policy (GDPR-Compliant)
Effective Date: March 25, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how KSN News (https://ksn.news) collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
1. Data Controller
The data controller for the purposes of the GDPR is:
KSN News
📧 Email: support@ksn.news
2. Types of Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
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Contact Information: such as name and email, if voluntarily provided via forms.
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Usage Data: including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, device type, and browsing behavior.
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Cookies and Similar Technologies: used for functionality, analytics, and advertising.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
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Consent – for cookies, newsletters, or contact forms
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Legitimate Interests – to improve website performance and ensure security
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Legal Obligations – when required by law
You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings or by contacting us.
4. Purposes of Processing
Your data is used to:
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Provide and maintain our website
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Improve user experience
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Analyze site traffic and trends
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Serve personalized ads (if consented)
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Communicate with you (when initiated by you)
5. Cookies and Consent
We use cookies and tracking technologies in compliance with GDPR and IAB TCF 2.0 standards.
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Customize your preferences
You can update your consent at any time by clicking “Manage Cookies” on the site.
6. Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it with:
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Trusted service providers, such as Google Ads or Analytics
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Regulatory authorities, when legally required
If data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
8. Your Rights under GDPR
As an EU/EEA resident, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Data portability
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Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@ksn.news
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your data, including encryption and access controls.
10. Third-Party Services
We use services such as:
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Google Ads / AdSense
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Google Analytics
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Social sharing tools (e.g. AddToAny)
These services may process data according to their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the effective date noted above.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact: support@ksn.news
