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PRIVACY POLICY FOR WORLD INTERNATIONAL NEWS (WI NEWS)

Effective Date: June 1, 2025

At World International News (“WIl News”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible at https://2.wil-news.com, your privacy is of paramount importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal and non-personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Google’s publisher requirements, including policies for Google AdSense, Analytics, and social media platforms.

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to World International News (WIl News), a global online news platform based in Beer Sheva, Israel. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, readers, and users of WIl News and explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal and non-personal information when you access our website at https://2.wil-news.com.

WIl News is committed to delivering accurate, relevant, and high-quality international news coverage, inspired by respected global news sources such as BBC, CNN, and Sky News. We aim to offer a reliable and professional journalistic experience while maintaining the privacy and trust of our readers.

Currently, WIl News does not offer paid services, collect payment information, or use any customer relationship management (CRM) systems. However, in order to support and grow our platform, we plan to monetize through Google AdSense and engage in digital marketing via platforms such as Facebook, Google, and YouTube.

Additionally, WIl News uses Google Analytics to better understand user behavior and improve our website’s performance. We take privacy seriously and strive to comply with all applicable privacy regulations and industry standards, including Google’s publisher policies, GDPR, and CCPA where applicable.

As part of our commitment to transparency and data protection:

  • WIl News serves a global audience and welcomes users from all regions, while adhering to international privacy standards.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children or engage in targeted marketing to minors.
  • All news content published on World International News is created or curated with integrity and journalistic responsibility.
  • By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms outlined herein, we kindly ask you to refrain from using the WIl News platform.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

At World International News (WIl News), we prioritize user privacy and strive to collect only the minimum information necessary to operate and improve our services. This section explains the types of information we may collect during your interaction with our website.

2.1 Personal Information

At present, WIl News does not require or collect personal information such as your name, mailing address, telephone number, email address, or payment details. We do not support user registrations, logins, subscriptions, comments, or e-commerce transactions.

  • You can browse WIl News anonymously without creating an account or submitting any personal details.
  • We do not intentionally collect information from minors under the age of 16. If you believe such information has been provided to us unintentionally, please contact us at wilnews55@gmail.com.

2.2 Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable data using third-party tools such as Google Analytics. This information helps us analyze trends, monitor performance, and improve user experience.

Examples of such non-personal data include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and settings
  • Device type, model, and operating system
  • Language preferences
  • Referring and exit URLs (how you arrived at and left the site)
  • Pages viewed and links clicked
  • Time spent on specific pages
  • Date and time of access
  • Approximate geolocation (such as country, city, or region)
  • Screen resolution and internet service provider (ISP)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To support analytics and potential advertising through Google AdSense, WIl News uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. These technologies allow us to remember user preferences, measure site traffic, and deliver relevant content or advertisements (when activated). Please refer to our Cookie Policy for more information on how cookies are used and how you can manage your preferences.

2.4 Third-Party Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how users engage with World International News. These services may collect and report usage data using their own cookies or identifiers, subject to their privacy practices.

3. USE OF COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

At World International News (WIl News), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and support our advertising and marketing efforts. This section explains what cookies are, how they are used on our website, and how you can manage your preferences.

3.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognize your browser upon future visits, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you interact with the website.

There are two main types of cookies:

  1. Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser.
  2. Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services used by the website (third-party cookies).

3.2 How WIl News Uses Cookies

WI News uses cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:

  1. Website functionality – To ensure the site operates efficiently, including remembering language preferences and enabling basic features.
  1. User analytics – Through Google Analytics, we monitor site performance, visitor behavior, and engagement to improve content delivery and user experience.
  1. Advertising and monetization – We plan to use Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements. Cookies help personalize ads and measure ad performance.
  1. Social media tracking – If integrated in the future, cookies such as Facebook Pixel or YouTube tracking codes may help analyze the performance of our social campaigns and retarget content to users who interacted with our posts or videos.
  1. Security and fraud prevention – Some cookies help detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity on the site.

3.3 Managing Cookies

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline or delete cookies. Be aware that disabling cookies may limit your ability to access certain features or improve your browsing experience on WI News.

To manage or delete cookies:

  • Check your browser’s help section or preferences menu.
  • Use online tools such as aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu (for EU users) to manage interest-based advertising preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

For more information on how cookies are used and how you can manage them, please refer to our full Cookie Policy.

4. USE OF YOUR INFORMATION

At World International News (WIl News), we are committed to using collected information responsibly and transparently. We only use the information gathered from your visit—primarily non-personal, anonymous data—for limited and clearly defined purposes aimed at enhancing the quality of our services.

We use your information for the following purposes:

  1. To improve website functionality and user experience

We analyze usage patterns to optimize site speed, navigation, mobile responsiveness, and content accessibility.

  1. To monitor traffic and engagement via Google Analytics

This helps us understand what types of content resonate with our readers and where improvements can be made.

  1. To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense (planned)

When enabled, Google AdSense may use cookies and other tracking mechanisms to display personalized or interest-based ads and measure their effectiveness.

  1. To track performance of social marketing campaigns

Tools like Facebook Pixel and YouTube tracking (if used) may help us assess how our content performs across social platforms and reach relevant audiences.

  1. To detect and prevent fraudulent, abusive, or unauthorized activity

We may use data to enhance security, protect the site from spam or attacks, and comply with legal obligations if required.

  1. To maintain a safe and trustworthy environment for all users

Your data helps us uphold the integrity of WIl News as a secure and user-respecting platform.

We Do Not:

  • Sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties under any circumstance.
  • Collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us (e.g., via email).
  • Use your data for profiling beyond general analytics and advertising relevance.

Your data is used strictly within the scope described above and processed in alignment with privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and Google Publisher Policies.

5. ADVERTISING AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

At World International News (WIl News), we partner with third-party platforms and services to support our operations, advertising efforts, and outreach campaigns. This section outlines how these services may interact with your information and what you should know about their usage.

5.1 Google AdSense

We intend to integrate Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to help monetize our content by displaying ads on our website. Google AdSense may use technologies such as cookies, web beacons, or device identifiers to:

  • Display personalized or contextual ads based on your browsing behavior across WIl News and other websites.
  • Measure the effectiveness and relevance of advertisements.
  • Prevent fraudulent ad activity and enforce ad policy compliance.

Google may collect and process user data in accordance with its own privacy practices. For more information, please visit the Google Ads Privacy & Terms page.

You can manage your ad personalization settings via Google Ad Settings.

5.2 Social Media Platforms

WI News actively promotes content and interacts with users through social media platforms such as:

  • Facebook
  • Google/Google Ads
  • YouTube

When you engage with us via these platforms (e.g., by viewing a post, watching a video, clicking an ad, or following a link), the respective platform may collect information about your activity. These platforms may use tracking technologies (like Facebook Pixel or YouTube cookies) to measure campaign performance and target content.

Please note:

  • Each platform has its own data collection practices, and your use of those services is governed by their respective privacy policies.
  • We do not have control over how these third-party services collect, store, or use your information.
  • To learn more or manage your preferences, you should review the privacy settings within your respective Facebook, Google, or YouTube accounts.

5.3 Embedded and Linked Content

Articles on WIl News may include links to external sites or embed content (e.g., videos, tweets, or maps). These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or embed third-party tracking technologies.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services before engaging with them.

6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not share your personal data except in the following limited cases:

  • Service providers who help us operate our website (e.g., Google)
  • Legal obligations if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or court orders
  • Security purposes, to protect the integrity of our services
  • Business transfers such as mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales, where your information may be shared as part of the transaction
  • With your explicit consent, if you have voluntarily provided permission for us to share your data with specific third parties

All third-party access is governed by confidentiality agreements and relevant privacy laws.

7. DATA SECURITY

At World International News (WIl News), we take the security of your data seriously. We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. These measures include, but are not limited to:

  • Secure servers with encryption protocols (such as HTTPS) to protect data during transmission.
  • Regular monitoring and testing of our systems to identify and address vulnerabilities.
  • Access controls restricting data access only to authorized personnel and service providers.
  • Employee training on data privacy and security best practices.

However, please note that no method of data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security or that unauthorized third parties will never be able to defeat our security measures.

If a data breach affecting your personal information occurs, we will comply with applicable laws regarding notification and mitigation.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

World International News (WIl News) is based in Beer Sheva, Israel, but our website and services are accessible globally. By using WIl News, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information, including non-personal data, in Israel and other countries, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information receives an adequate level of protection. This may include relying on legally recognized mechanisms such as standard contractual clauses or other safeguards.

Please be aware that by accessing and using WIl News from outside Israel, you accept the risks associated with international data transfers.

9. YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European Union residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents. These rights may include:

  1. Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  1. Right to Correction: You have the right to request that we correct or update any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  1. Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  1. Right to restrict or Object: You can ask us to limit how we use your data or object to certain types of processing, such as direct marketing.
  1. Right to Data Portability: Where applicable, you can request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  1. Right to Opt Out of Targeted Advertising: You can choose to opt out of personalized ads served through services such as Google AdSense.
  1. Right to Withdraw Consent: If processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
  1. Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights or for further inquiries regarding your data privacy, please contact us at wilnews55@gmail.com.

We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws and within a reasonable timeframe.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

World International News (WIl News) is committed to protecting the privacy of children. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under the age of 13. Our website and services are intended for a general audience and are not directed toward children.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.

If you believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us promptly at wilnews55@gmail.com so we can take appropriate action.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor their children’s online activity and help enforce appropriate internet safety measures.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

World International News (WIl News) may contain links to third-party websites, including external news sources, social media platforms, and advertising partners. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

Please be aware that WIl News does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Once you leave our website by clicking on a third-party link, you are subject to that site’s terms and privacy policies.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit to understand how they collect, use, and protect your information.

12. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

World International News (WIl News) may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or technology.

The latest version will always be posted on our website with the effective date clearly shown. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

By continuing to use WIl News after any changes, you agree to the updated Privacy Policy.

13. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

World International News (WIl News)

Email: wilnews55@gmail.com

Location: Beer Sheva, Israel

Website: https://2.wil-news.com

This Privacy Policy is designed to meet Google’s policy requirements, prepare for future monetization through AdSense, and ensure transparency and user trust on World International News (WIl News).

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