Privacy Policy
STATUS: ENCRYPTED // 2026.Q1
Privacy & OPSEC Framework
Intelligence, Not Surveillance
01. Overview
The AWB News Intelligence (“AWB News”, “we”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our readers and contributors. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a user. AWB News is owned and operated by AWB Media Ltd.
02. Data We Collect
We collect limited data to operate and improve our publication:
– Usage data — pages visited, time on site, device type, and general location data collected via Google Analytics (through Google Site Kit)
– Email data — if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us directly
– Communication data — emails and messages sent to our editorial desks
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
03. Third-Party Tools
AWB News uses the following third-party services which may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies:
– Google Site Kit / Google Analytics — for audience measurement and site performance
– Email newsletter platform — for subscriber communications
We encourage you to review Google’s privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy for full details on how Google handles data.
04. Cookies
AWB News uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. For full details on cookies we use, please see our Cookie Policy.
05. Advertising
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 AWB News is clearly labeled in accordance with our Advertising Policy. We do not permit advertisers to access personally identifiable reader data.
06. Source & Contributor Protection
AWB News takes the protection of sources and contributors seriously. We encourage sensitive communications to be sent via encrypted channels. We do not voluntarily disclose the identity of confidential sources.
07. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws including:
– The right to access data we hold about you
– The right to request deletion of your data
– The right to withdraw consent for communications
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@theawbnews.com. We will respond within 30 days.
08. Legal Jurisdiction
This policy is governed by applicable data protection laws. AWB News complies with privacy regulations relevant to its operations and user base.
09. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the current policy.
Ref: AWB-PRIV-2026
Effective Date: February 2026
Last Updated: May 2026
Inquiries: privacy@theawbnews.com