Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026 · Applies to arni-media.com
1. Who We Are
ARNI News is an independent news publication operated by ARNI, based in the United Kingdom. Our website is located at https://www.arni-media.com. For privacy enquiries, contact: hello@arni-media.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect only what is necessary to operate ARNI News. This includes: (a) your email address if you subscribe to our newsletter; (b) standard server logs including IP address, browser type, referring URLs, and pages visited, used for analytics and security; (c) information you provide voluntarily when contacting us.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your email address is used solely to send the ARNI News newsletter and transactional messages (e.g. subscription confirmation). We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. You may unsubscribe at any time.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
ARNI News uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. These fall into three categories: (a) Strictly necessary cookies — required for the website to function; cannot be disabled. (b) Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. pages viewed, time on site). You may opt out via our cookie banner. (c) Advertising cookies — used by our advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to serve personalised advertisements based on your interests and browsing history. You may opt out of personalised ads via our cookie banner or at https://adssettings.google.com.
5. Google AdSense & Advertising
ARNI News participates in the Google AdSense programme. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads on this site. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. ARNI News and Google comply with the IAB Transparency & Consent Framework. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, see: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services, each operating under their own privacy policy: Supabase (database, EU/US data storage); Resend (email delivery); Vercel (hosting, CDN); Google AdSense (advertising); Google Analytics (analytics, if enabled); OpenWeatherMap (weather widget). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these providers.
7. Data Retention
Newsletter subscriber email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days. We do not retain personal data longer than necessary for the purposes described in this policy.
8. Your Rights (UK GDPR / PECR)
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; request correction or deletion of your data; object to or restrict certain processing; withdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribing from the newsletter). To exercise any of these rights, email hello@arni-media.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.
9. Children's Privacy
ARNI News is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately at hello@arni-media.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact
For any privacy questions or data requests, contact us at hello@arni-media.com or write to ARNI News, United Kingdom.