Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Company: USA News, LLC
Website: https://usanews.com
What We Collect
Email addresses for newsletter delivery (with consent)
Browser/device data and IP for security and performance
Essential cookies for site functionality
We use a cookie consent banner to obtain your permission for any non-essential cookies. Essential cookies (necessary for core functionality) are always active. Analytics and advertising cookies are only set with your consent. You may adjust your browser settings to manage cookie preferences at any time.
Legal Basis and Purpose
We process data based on:
Consent (e.g., for newsletters and non-essential cookies)
Legitimate interest (e.g., site security and analytics)
Legal obligation (e.g., fraud prevention or compliance)
Where applicable, we anonymize personal data for analytical purposes. We operate under the journalism exemption under GDPR Article 85, and this also applies under UK GDPR for users in the United Kingdom.
Data Sharing
We do not sell data. We share it only with:
Hosting/CDN providers (e.g., Cloudflare)
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Email/newsletter services
International Transfers
Data transfers are protected via SCCs, adequacy decisions, or processor agreements. We also rely on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework where applicable.
User Rights
Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and other U.S. states have access, correction, deletion, and opt-out rights. We honor those rights globally.
Requests are processed within 45 days or as required by law. We recognize universal opt-out signals in accordance with Delaware DPDPA and similar laws beginning January 1, 2026.
If we decline to fulfill a particular request, you may appeal by replying to our response or emailing us again with the subject "Privacy Request Appeal." We will review and respond to appeals within a reasonable time (usually 45 days). USA News, LLC will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights. For example, we will not deny you our services or charge different prices because you made a privacy request.
You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. We will require proof of the agent’s authority and may need to verify your identity directly.
Maryland residents have additional protections, including a ban on data sales regardless of consent. Minnesota residents have the right to contest automated profiling decisions.
Retention and Security
Emails: Retained until unsubscribed
Analytics: Up to 26 months
Logs: As required by law
Security: HTTPS, firewalls, access controls, breach response
Accessibility
We comply with the European Accessibility Act (effective June 28, 2025) by ensuring accessible features like alt text, keyboard navigation, and screen reader support.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Significant changes will be reflected via updates to this page and, where required by law, notified via email or prominent notice on the site. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.
Children's Privacy
USA News, LLC is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we learn that we have received information from a child under 13, we will delete it. Users under 18 should only use the site with parental permission.
Contact
Questions or privacy concerns: pr@usanews.com
EU/UK Residents
If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom and have questions or concerns about how we process your personal data, please contact us first at pr@usanews.com so we can address the issue. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights under applicable privacy laws have been violated.
