Effective Date: 21 October 2025
Website: https://verifiednews24.com
1. Introduction
Welcome to VerifiedNews24.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, verifiednews24.com, or interact with us in any way.
Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
2. Who We Are
VerifiedNews24 is a digital news platform owned and operated by Media Worldwide, a UK-based media company.
We deliver verified global news, analysis, and commentary across multiple categories, including business, politics, technology, lifestyle, and world affairs.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
📧 Email: [email protected]
3. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better user experience and improve our editorial content. The data we collect may include:
(a) Personal Data You Provide
- Name, email address, and contact information (e.g. via contact forms, newsletter sign-up, or contributor submissions).
- Employment or professional details (if you apply to contribute or partner with us).
(b) Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- IP address and browser type
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time on site, and referral URLs
- Cookies and analytics identifiers
(c) Cookies and Tracking Technologies
VerifiedNews24 uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve site performance and usability
- Personalise user experience
- Analyse visitor traffic and behaviour
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our on-site cookie banner.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Deliver, operate, and maintain our website.
- Communicate with you (e.g., responses to enquiries or editorial requests).
- Send newsletters or promotional updates (only if you have opted in).
- Monitor website usage for analytics and performance improvement.
- Protect against fraud, spam, and security threats.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to any third parties.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: You have given clear permission for us to process your data (e.g. newsletter subscription).
- Legitimate Interests: To analyse site usage, improve services, and maintain platform security.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable data protection and regulatory requirements.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share limited data with:
- Service providers who support our operations (e.g. hosting, analytics, email services).
- Regulatory authorities or law enforcement, if required by law.
All third-party processors are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations in compliance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
7. International Data Transfers
Our servers and partners may be located in countries outside the UK or EEA.
In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place to protect your data to the same standard required under UK law.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
If you unsubscribe or request deletion, we will erase your data securely.
9. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to processing.
- Request data portability.
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable).
To exercise your rights, contact: [email protected]
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.
10. Security of Your Information
We employ technical and organisational safeguards to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no online system is completely secure; users share data at their own risk.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our site may contain links to external websites or partner platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
We recommend reading the privacy policy of each site you visit.
12. Children’s Privacy
VerifiedNews24 does not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 16.
If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The latest version will always be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” noted above.
Please review it regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
14. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or data-related requests, please contact:
Data Protection Officer (DPO):
VerifiedNews24 – Privacy Team
📧 [email protected]