Privacy Policy
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01. Overview
The AWB News (“we”, “our”, “us”) is an independent geopolitical and global affairs publication owned and operated by AWB Media Ltd. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our readers, contributors, sources and users. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, the third-party services involved in processing it, and the rights available to you under applicable privacy laws.
02. Data We Collect
We collect and process information reasonably necessary to operate, secure, maintain and improve The AWB News, communicate with users and contributors, measure audience use of the site, and comply with applicable legal obligations. The information processed may include:
– Usage and analytics data — information about how visitors use the site, such as pages viewed, approximate/general location information, device or browser information, and other measurement data collected through Google Analytics via Google Site Kit, subject to the applicable Google settings and policies.
– Technical and security data — information that may be processed by hosting, website-performance, security or infrastructure services in connection with delivering, protecting and maintaining the website. Depending on the service involved, this may include technical identifiers such as IP address, browser information, timestamps, request information or other connection data.
– Email and contact data — information you provide when subscribing to communications, contacting us, submitting enquiries, or communicating with our editorial, features, commercial or other desks.
– Contributor and source communications — information voluntarily provided in connection with story submissions, editorial communications, source communications or other contributions.
– Transaction or support data — where applicable, information necessary to process voluntary financial support, advertising arrangements or other transactions. Payment information may be processed directly by third-party payment providers rather than stored by The AWB News.
The AWB News does not sell personal information to third parties. We may, however, use third-party service providers to provide analytics, advertising, communications, hosting, security, payment or other services necessary to operate the publication. Such providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable contractual or legal requirements.
03. Third-Party Services
The AWB News uses third-party services to support website analytics, communications, advertising and other operational functions. Depending on the service and configuration, these providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable terms.
Current third-party services may include:
– Google Site Kit / Google Analytics — used for audience measurement, site performance and analytics.
– Google AdSense — used to display advertising on the site. Advertising-related data processing is governed in part by Google’s applicable policies and settings.
– Email or newsletter services — used to deliver subscriber communications where applicable.
– Hosting, security, performance and infrastructure providers — used to operate, protect and maintain the website.
– Payment providers — where applicable, used to process voluntary support or commercial transactions.
We encourage you to review Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy for full details on how Google handles data.
04. Cookies
The AWB News uses cookies and similar technologies where necessary for website functionality, security, analytics, advertising and other operational purposes. The types and purposes of cookies used may vary depending on the services and settings active on the site. For further information, including available controls and the categories of cookies used, please see our Cookie Policy.
05. Advertising
The AWB News participates in the Google AdSense programme. Google, as a third-party advertising vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on this site based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalised ads to you based on your browsing activity.
You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising via www.aboutads.info.
All advertising on The AWB News is clearly labeled in accordance with our Advertising Policy. Advertising is commercially separate from editorial decision-making, while third-party advertising providers may process information according to their own systems and policies.
The AWB News does not provide advertisers with direct access to personally identifiable reader data held by the publication. Advertising providers may independently process information in accordance with their own policies, technologies and applicable privacy settings.
06. Source & Contributor Protection
The AWB News takes the protection of sources and contributors seriously. We encourage sensitive communications to be sent via encrypted channels. The AWB News does not voluntarily disclose the identity of confidential sources, except where disclosure is required by applicable law or a lawful legal process.
07. Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including:
– The right to request access to personal information we hold about you
– The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
– The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal and operational exceptions
– The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
– The right to object to or restrict certain processing where provided by applicable law
– The right to request information about how your personal information is processed
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
We will review and respond to valid privacy requests within the timeframe required by applicable law. We may request information necessary to verify your identity or clarify your request.
08. Legal Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy is interpreted and applied in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy laws. The AWB News will seek to comply with privacy obligations applicable to its operations and to the processing of personal information of users in jurisdictions where those obligations apply.
09. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, legal requirements or other operational circumstances. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page identifies the most recent revision. Where appropriate, material changes will be communicated through the website or other suitable channels.
Ref: AWB-PRIV-2026
Effective Date: February 2026
Last Updated: May 2026
Inquiries: [email protected]