Privacy Policy & AdSense Cookie Disclosures

Last updated: October 2026. This Privacy Policy details how News Seconds ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards information when you visit https://newsseconds.com.

1. Google AdSense & DART Cookies

We may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our site:

• Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our site and other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.
• Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology in their advertisements and links that appear on News Seconds, sent directly to your browser. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs.

2. Local Storage Usage

News Seconds is built with a privacy-first static architecture. We do NOT maintain user accounts or personal profiles on remote servers. Features such as "Saved Bookmarks" and "Dark/Light Theme Preference" operate 100% locally within your browser via localStorage.

3. GDPR Compliance (EU Citizens)

If you reside within the European Economic Area (EEA), you possess rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, or erase any personal data held by third-party processors, as well as the right to restrict automated profiling.

4. CCPA / CPRA Compliance (California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what personal data is collected and the right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal data. News Seconds does not sell personal information to data brokers.

5. Contacting the Privacy Officer

If you have questions about this privacy statement, contact our Data Protection Officer at: editorial@newsseconds.com.