Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 3, 2026
Welcome to Newyork Policy. We publish news and commentary at newyorkpolicy.com covering U.S. politics, business, culture, health, and science and technology. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit the Site, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Newsletter subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address (and, if provided, your name).
- Comments: If the Site allows comments, we collect the name, email address, and website (optional) you submit, along with the content of your comment.
- Contact forms / emails: If you contact us directly, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- Log data, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date/time of your visit.
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 4 below), used for site functionality, analytics, and advertising.
- Approximate location derived from your IP address (city/region level, not precise geolocation).
c) Information from Third Parties
If you interact with our social media pages (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram) or share our articles, those platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies, which we do not control.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver, maintain, and improve the Site and its content;
- Send newsletters and updates to subscribers (you may unsubscribe at any time);
- Respond to comments, questions, and support requests;
- Analyze site traffic and reader behavior to understand which content is most useful;
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse;
- Serve advertising, including personalized ads, where applicable (see Section 5);
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information for money.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we process your personal data on the following legal bases: your consent (e.g., for cookies and newsletter sign-up), our legitimate interests (e.g., site security, analytics, improving our content), and compliance with legal obligations.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons and local storage) to:
- Remember your preferences;
- Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics);
- Deliver and measure the performance of advertising.
Types of cookies we may use:
| Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential | Required for basic site functionality |
| Analytics | Help us understand traffic and usage (e.g., Google Analytics) |
| Advertising | Used by ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense) to show relevant ads and measure performance |
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect Site functionality. Where required by law, we will request your consent to non-essential cookies via a cookie banner.
5. Advertising and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party advertising and analytics providers, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google’s Privacy & Terms site.
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party ad networks, analytics providers, or the websites they link to.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites and social media platforms (Facebook, X/Twitter, Telegram, Instagram, YouTube). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, email delivery, analytics, advertising);
- Legal authorities, if required to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or respond to a valid legal process;
- Successors, in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to this policy or a materially similar one.
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe; comment data may be retained indefinitely as part of the public record of the article unless you request removal.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you;
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information;
- Object to or restrict certain processing;
- Withdraw consent (e.g., unsubscribe from the newsletter) at any time;
- Request a copy of your data in a portable format (data portability);
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (EEA/UK residents).
California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (including for cross-context behavioral advertising). We do not knowingly sell personal information for monetary consideration, but our use of advertising cookies may constitute “sharing” under CCPA. You can opt out via your browser’s Global Privacy Control signal or cookie settings, where supported.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 13.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for a general news-reading audience and is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) for such transfers.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
Newyork Policy Email: privacy@newyorkpolicy.com
Website: https://newyorkpolicy.com/
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.