Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

This comprehensive Privacy Policy explains how Jinja News (owned by Push Back Network – Part of Jinja Media) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information. It is designed to comply with GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA/CPRA (California), and requirements from Google AdSense and Ezoic Monetization.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Data Controller

Jinja News is operated by Push Back Network – Part of Jinja Media.

Contact Email: info@jinja.news

We act as the data controller for all personal information collected through our website.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

• Name, email, contact details via forms, newsletters, comments, or other communication channels.

• Any additional data voluntarily submitted for services, orders, or inquiries.

• Payment information if applicable for paid services.

B. Information Automatically Collected (Device Information)

• IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device type

• Time zone, date/time of access, pages visited, and navigation paths

• Referring URLs, search terms, and interactions with the website

• Cookies and similar technologies

C. Information Collected by Third Parties

• Vendors such as Google, Ezoic, and analytics providers may collect device identifiers, behavioural data, ad interaction, and approximate location.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving the website

• Analytics, research, and performance monitoring

• Delivering personalised or non-personalised advertising via Google, Ezoic, or affiliates

• Responding to inquiries, support requests, or comments

• Fraud prevention, security, and legal compliance

• Personalisation of content, features, and services

Legal bases under GDPR:

• Consent for non-essential cookies, analytics, and advertising

• Legitimate interest for security, essential cookies, and website operation

• Contract for services requested by the user

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Integrated Cookies Policy

Cookies are used to improve user experience, site performance, and advertising functionality.

Types of Cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation, security, and consent management.

• Analytics Cookies: Measure visitor behaviour, engagement, and performance metrics.

• Advertising & Personalisation Cookies: Serve ads, frequency capping, and track conversions.

• Preference Cookies: Store settings, language, and consent choices.

Third-party Cookies Include:

• Google Ads, Analytics

• Ezoic (ads, optimisation, testing)

• Social media embeds (YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook)

• Affiliate tracking cookies

Cookies Policy: https://www.jinja.news/cookies-policy

Managing Cookies

• Cookie Consent Banner (CMP): Accept, reject, or customise cookies.

• Browser Settings: Disable or delete cookies.

• California Residents: Opt-out via the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page.

5. Ezoic & Google AdSense Disclosure

Google AdSense: may use cookies like IDE, DSID, ANID for ad delivery and measurement.

Ezoic: may use cookies for ad optimisation, analytics, personalisation, A/B testing, and speed enhancements. Acts as a joint controller for advertising purposes.

6. Affiliate Disclosure

We may participate in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through links on our website. These links do not increase the cost to users. Affiliate partners may use tracking cookies to ensure commissions are attributed correctly.

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share personal information with:

• Hosting providers, analytics providers, advertising partners (Google, Ezoic)

• Legal authorities when required by law

• International transfers outside EU/UK (e.g., U.S., Canada) with safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses

We do not sell personal information directly.

8. User Rights

EU/UK (GDPR)

• Right to access, correct, delete data

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to object

• Right to withdraw consent

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

• Opt out of sale/sharing of personal information

• Request access, deletion, and disclosure of categories of collected data

• Limit use of sensitive personal information

• Non-discrimination for exercising rights

Requests may be made via info@jinja.news.

9. Data Retention

• Personal data is retained as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

• Automatically collected data (cookies, analytics) may be retained as per vendor-specific durations.

10. Data Security

Reasonable technical, administrative, and organisational safeguards are implemented to protect personal information. No internet transmission is 100% secure.

11. Links to Other Websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our site. We encourage reading their privacy statements.

12. Children’s Privacy

The website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

13. Updates to This Policy

Changes will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date.

14. Contact Us

Email: info@jinja.news

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: https://www.jinja.news/california-do-not-sell

This full-length version includes detailed explanations, all sections from the hybrid version, plus expanded information on data collection, retention, third-party vendors, and cookie management. It is suitable for a complete legal disclosure and reference for regulators, Google, and Ezoic.