Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 10, 2025
Website: [insert your news portal domain]

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how [Website Name] ("Site", "we", "us") collects, uses, processes, and protects users' personal data, and provides information about the use of third-party advertising technologies.

1. General Provisions

1.1. This Policy is prepared in accordance with Federal Law No. 152-FZ “On Personal Data” dated July 27, 2006, and other applicable laws of the Russian Federation.

1.2. By using the Site, the user confirms their consent to the processing of personal data and the use of cookies, including processing by advertising partners.

2. Data We Collect

The Site may collect and process the following data:

  • Name (when leaving comments or using feedback forms);

  • Email address (when subscribing or using feedback);

  • IP address, geolocation, browser language;

  • Cookies and device identifiers;

  • User activity on the Site (page views, clicks, scrolls);

  • Data submitted through forms (surveys, comments, etc.).

3. Purposes of Data Processing

  • Providing access to news content and Site features;

  • Responding to user inquiries;

  • Sending notifications and newsletters (with consent);

  • Conducting analytics to improve content;

  • Personalizing and displaying advertisements;

  • Complying with legal obligations.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Recognize users;

  • Store user preferences;

  • Analyze traffic and behavior (Google Analytics, Yandex.Metrica);

  • Personalize and display ads (e.g., Google AdSense, Yandex Advertising Network, myTarget, etc.).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some Site features may not work correctly without cookies.

5. Third-Party Ads and Technologies

5.1. The Site may display ads from third-party ad networks (Google AdSense, Yandex Advertising Network, VK Ads, etc.).

5.2. These networks may use cookies, pixels, and other technologies to collect data about your visits to the Site and other websites in order to show relevant (targeted) ads.

5.3. We do not share personally identifiable data (such as name or email) with advertisers.

5.4. Examples of technologies used:

  • Google AdSense and DoubleClick cookies;

  • Yandex Advertising Network and Yandex Metrica;

  • myTarget;

  • VK Ads and other RTB platforms.

5.5. You can opt out of personalized ads via:

6. Data Storage and Protection

  • Data is stored on servers protected both technically and organizationally;

  • Only authorized personnel have access to the data;

  • Retention period: until the purpose is achieved or consent is withdrawn.

7. Third-Party Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared with:

  • Service providers and contractors supporting the Site (hosting, analytics, email services);

  • Legal authorities, where required by law.

Data provided to advertising partners is shared in anonymized (non-personally identifiable) form only.

8. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Know what data is collected and how it is used;

  • Request correction or deletion of data;

  • Withdraw consent to processing;

  • File a complaint with Roskomnadzor (Russia’s data protection authority).

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy. The latest version will always be available on this page.

10. Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or data processing:

  • Email: support@[your-domain]

  • Phone: +7 (XXX) XXX-XX-XX

  • Legal Address: [insert, if applicable]