Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 24, 2025

At VNN, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how VNN (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your data when you visit our website at VNN.us.com (the “Site”), interact with our services, or engage with our content. We operate in compliance with applicable New York State laws, including consumer protection statutes, the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security (SHIELD) Act, and emerging requirements under the New York Privacy Act. By using our Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our news services, facilitate user engagement, and deliver personalized content. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Personal Information: Provided directly by you, such as your name, email address, postal address, or payment details when you subscribe to newsletters, create an account, contact us, or make a donation.
  • Usage Data: Automatically collected via cookies, server logs, and analytics tools, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, time spent on the Site, and referral sources.
  • Sensitive Information: We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal data (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, health information) unless explicitly provided for specific purposes like user feedback.

For users under 18, we adhere to the New York Child Data Protection Act (effective June 20, 2025), requiring verifiable parental consent for data collection from minors and honoring age signals from devices or browsers. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without such consent, in line with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Site, including delivering news content and newsletters.
  • To personalize your experience, such as recommending articles based on your reading history.
  • To communicate with you, including sending updates, promotional materials (with opt-out options), or responding to inquiries.
  • To analyze Site usage and improve our services through aggregated, anonymized data.
  • For internal operations, such as fraud prevention and legal compliance.

Under the New York Privacy Act, we process data only with your consent where required and limit processing to what is necessary.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it in limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., email service providers, analytics tools like Google Analytics) who assist in operating the Site, bound by confidentiality agreements.
  • Legal Requirements: To comply with laws, respond to subpoenas, or protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to you.
  • Aggregated Data: Anonymized data may be shared for research or statistical purposes.

We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals and do not share data for targeted advertising without consent. For New York residents, you have the right to request details on entities with whom we share your data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and enable features like content sharing. You can manage preferences via your browser settings. We do not use cookies for behavioral advertising without opt-in consent.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls, in compliance with the SHIELD Act’s data security requirements. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law (e.g., for tax or audit purposes). Usage data is retained for up to 24 months for analytics.

Your Rights and Choices

As a New York resident, you have rights under applicable laws, including:

  • Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of data sharing, targeted advertising, or profiling; we honor “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” requests.
  • Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days. Appeals may be submitted to the same address.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under 13. If we learn we have collected data from a child without consent, we will delete it promptly. Parents can contact us to review or remove their child’s information.

International Data Transfers

VNN is based in New York, USA. If we transfer data internationally, we ensure adequate protections, such as standard contractual clauses.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. Significant updates will be posted on the Site with the new effective date, and we may notify you via email. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Privacy Administrator: