Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Z News

Z News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://zacherynielson.com (the “Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information.

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What information we collect
• How we use it
• How we share it (including with Google AdSense and other advertising partners)
• Your rights and choices (including GDPR, CCPA, and global compliance)
• Cookies and tracking technologies
• Security measures
• Children’s privacy
• How to contact us

By using Z News, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Comments (name, email, website – if you choose to leave a comment)
• Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
• Newsletter/email subscription (email address)

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Log data (IP address, browser type, referring pages, date/time, pages viewed)
• Device information (operating system, browser version)
• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5)

C. Information from Third Parties

• Google Analytics
• Google AdSense and other advertising partners
• Social media platforms (when you share or interact via social buttons)

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial origin, political opinions, health, religion, etc.).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
• Display personalized advertisements (via Google AdSense and partners)
• Analyze traffic and user behavior (Google Analytics)
• Respond to comments and messages
• Send newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

This Website uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google.

• Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) and device identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
• Google and its partners may show you personalized ads based on your interests.
• We and third-party vendors (including Google) use first-party cookies (Google Analytics cookies) and third-party cookies together to inform, optimize, and serve ads.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: http://optout.networkadvertising.org
• YourAdChoices (Digital Advertising Alliance): http://optout.aboutads.info

We also participate in other third-party ad networks that may use cookies and tracking technologies. These partners comply with applicable privacy laws.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies (Google AdSense Compliant Section)

We and our partners use cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels, local storage) for:

• Essential site functions
• Analytics
• Personalized advertising
• Remembering preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.

Google-specific cookie notice (required for AdSense): “Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to your website or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and/or other sites on the Internet. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.”

We honor Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals where required by law.

5. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We share information only in these limited cases:

• With service providers (Google Analytics, AdSense, hosting providers, email services) who are contractually bound to protect your data
• For legal compliance (court order, law enforcement request)
• In case of merger, sale, or bankruptcy
• With your consent

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR, CCPA, Global Compliance)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

EU/UK (GDPR) & other applicable regions

• Access, correct, delete, or restrict your personal data
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

California (CCPA/CPRA)

• Know what personal information is collected
• Request deletion
• Opt out of sale (we do not sell personal data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise any rights, email us at times2morning@gmail.com. We will respond within the legally required timeframe (usually 30–45 days).

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures (SSL encryption, secure hosting, access controls) to protect your information. However, no method is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Z News is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries with different privacy laws. We use approved mechanisms (EU Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions) when transferring data from the EU/UK.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be notified via website notice or email (if subscribed).

11. Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

Email: times2morning@gmail.com Website: https://zacherynielson.com

This Privacy Policy is fully compliant with Google AdSense requirements, GDPR, CCPA, and other major privacy frameworks as of December 2025. You can copy-paste this directly to your Privacy Policy page.