Privacy Policy for WashingtoneNews.com

Effective Date: 23 February 2026

At WashingtoneNews.com (“we”, “us”, “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit https://washingtonews.com/, how we use it, how we share it, and what choices you have. We comply with international privacy laws including GDPR (European Union) and CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as when you:

• Contact us via email or contact forms
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates
• Participate in comments, surveys, or promotions

This information may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically by cookies, log files, and similar technologies. This may include:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Referring URLs and exit pages
• Pages viewed and links clicked
• Date/time of visits and general usage information

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our website, analyze traffic, and personalize content and ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve WashingtoneNews.com
• To understand how visitors use our website and analyze trends
• To personalize content and provide relevant advertising
• To communicate with you and respond to inquiries
• To detect, prevent, or address technical issues, fraud, or security problems
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies and other technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide interest-based advertising.

3.1 Google AdSense & the DART Cookie

Google uses the DART cookie to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

Google Ads Personalization Settings

3.2 Third-Party Privacy Policies

Our Privacy Policy does not apply to other advertisers or websites. We encourage you to consult the respective privacy policies of third-party ad servers for more details.

4. Analytics

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with the website. These tools collect information sent by your browser, including pages visited and usage data.

5. Log Files

Like many websites, we use log files to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather demographic information. This data is not personally identifiable.

6. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. There is currently no standard for responding to DNT signals, and we do not guarantee that we respond to such signals.

7. Data Retention

We retain collected information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Right to access the personal data we hold about you
• Right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to request deletion of your personal data
• Right to object to or restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information in the Contact Us section.

9. GDPR (European Union) Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the GDPR:

• Right to be informed about how your data is used
• Right to restrict automated decision-making and profiling
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority

We process your data under the following GDPR legal bases:

• Your consent
• Legitimate interest in operating and improving our website
• Compliance with legal obligations

10. CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) Rights

If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under CCPA:

• Right to know what personal information is collected, sold, or shared
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

We DO NOT sell personal information in the meaning of CCPA.

If you want to exercise CCPA rights, contact us using the information provided below.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

12. International Visitors

Your information may be transferred to servers outside your country. By using our site, you consent to such transfers.

13. Links to External Websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites linked from our website.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

15. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://washingtonews.com/