General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance Policy
Effective Date: 20/09/2020
Last Updated: 01/06/2025
At Amnewsworld, we are committed to protecting your personal data in full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data.
Who We Are
Amnewsworld is the official media brand name of AMN News Agency, a global media-tech ecosystem offering a wide range of digital services including journalism, web radio, streaming, real-time intelligence, and publishing.
We operate independently as a multimedia platform, reaching audiences across various channels while upholding the highest standards in privacy and transparency.
What This Policy Covers
This GDPR Policy applies to:
Visitors and users located within the European Economic Area (EEA)
All interactions with the Amnewsworld platform, including its digital services, web radio, streaming content, newsletters, and forms.
What Personal Data We Collect
- We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Identity Data: Full name, username
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, location, device info
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent, platform interactions
- Preference Data: Content interests, language selection, marketing choices
Why We Collect Your Data
- We collect and process your data in order to:
- Deliver relevant and personalized content
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Communicate updates, news, or alerts you subscribe to
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
- Ensure platform security and fraud prevention
We do not sell your personal data under any circumstances.
Your GDPR Rights
As an individual residing in the EEA, you have the right to:
- 1. Access your personal data
- 2. Correct inaccurate or outdated data
- Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
- Restrict processing of your data in certain cases
- Object to certain types of data processing
- Port your data to another provider
- Withdraw consent at any time for non-essential uses (e.g. email marketing)
To make a request: Contact Us.
How We Store and Protect Your Data
All personal data is stored securely using encrypted databases and monitored cloud infrastructure
Access is restricted to authorized personnel only
Data retention is limited to what is necessary for the purpose collected
🌍 Cross-Border Transfers
Some of our technical tools or third-party service providers may be located outside the EEA. When transferring data internationally, we:
- Use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Work with GDPR-compliant partners and platforms
- Ensure adequate safeguards are in place
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- Understand user preferences
- Analyze traffic and trends
- Optimize site performance
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