Last updated: October 3, 2026
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Fokus News ("we", "us", "this site") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit fokus-news.org. By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described here.
2. Information We Collect
We automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, approximate location, browser type and version, device type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and referring website. We collect this through Firebase Analytics (Google) and similar tools.
We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to read articles on this site.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage and device identifiers) for:
- Necessary cookies - required for the site to function correctly.
- Analytics cookies - to understand how visitors use the site (e.g. Firebase/Google Analytics).
- Advertising cookies - to show ads and, where you have consented, to personalize them based on your browsing activity.
When you first visit, a cookie consent banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time using the cookie settings link in the site footer, or by clearing cookies in your browser.
4. Advertising and Third-Party Partners
This site displays advertising through Google AdSense, MGID, and Google-certified third-party advertising technology partners (including real-time bidding exchanges). The full, current list of our authorized advertising sellers is published at fokus-news.org/ads.txt, in the standard IAB ads.txt format.
These partners may use cookies, web beacons, and device identifiers to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. Where required (for visitors in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland), personalized advertising is only shown after you give consent through our cookie banner; otherwise you will see non-personalized ads.
You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, and manage your Google ad personalization settings at adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from many providers via youronlinechoices.eu (EU) or optout.aboutads.info (US).
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Where the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies, we process your data on the following legal bases: your consent (for analytics and personalized advertising cookies), our legitimate interest (for essential site operation and security), and compliance with legal obligations where applicable.
6. Data Retention
Analytics data is retained according to the default retention settings of our analytics provider (currently up to 14 months). Your cookie consent preference is stored in your browser until you clear it or change your choice.
7. Your Rights
If data protection law applicable to you (such as the GDPR) grants you these rights, you may have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; request correction or deletion of it; restrict or object to our processing of it; request a portable copy of it; and withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.
8. International Data Transfers
Some of our service and advertising partners (including Google and MGID) may process data on servers located outside your country, including outside the European Economic Area. Where this occurs, these partners rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
9. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 16, and 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 remove it.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@fokus-news.org.