Effective date: 14 Aug 2025

Who we are
Deflashnews (“we/us/our”) is a digital news site operated by Deflashnews Media Company Limited, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Contact: [email protected].

What data we collect

  • You provide: name, email, messages (contact/tips), advertising/partnership inquiries, newsletter sign‑ups.

  • Collected automatically: IP address, device & browser info, pages viewed, referrers, approximate location, time on page, via cookies and similar tech.

  • From partners: analytics (Google Analytics 4), ads/affiliate networks (Google AdSense and partners), social embeds (e.g., X/Twitter, Facebook, YouTube), CDN/hosting logs.

Why we use data
Provide and secure our site; measure performance & readership; prevent spam/abuse; comply with legal obligations; communicate with you; personalize ads where applicable.

Legal bases (where applicable)
Legitimate interests (site security, analytics); consent (non‑essential cookies, newsletters); contract (responding to messages); legal obligation (regulators/courts).

Sharing & processors
We use vendors to operate our site and services (hosting/CDN, email, analytics, ad partners, security). They process data on our behalf under data processing terms. We may disclose data to comply with law, protect rights, or in a merger/acquisition.

Retention
We keep personal data only as long as needed for the purposes above, then delete or anonymize. Typical ranges: server logs 90–180 days; analytics 14–26 months (configurable); contact/tips up to 24 months unless legal holds apply.

Your choices & rights

  • Cookie controls: Use the Cookie Settings banner to accept/reject non‑essential cookies or adjust categories.

  • Analytics/ads opt‑out: browser controls, the GA opt‑out add‑on, and your device’s ad settings.

  • Newsletters: unsubscribe via the link in emails.

  • Access/Deletion/Correction: email [email protected] with subject “Privacy Request”. We will verify your request.

  • Do Not Sell/Share (US – CPRA): visit /privacy-choices/ to opt‑out of cross‑context behavioral advertising.

Children
Our site is for a general audience and not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect children’s data.

International transfers
We may transfer data internationally where our vendors operate, using appropriate safeguards.

Cookies
We use cookies for core functionality, performance/analytics, and advertising. See the Cookie Notice below.

Updates to this policy
We may update this policy. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.

Contact
[email protected] | [email protected] | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Cookie Notice (short)
We use cookies to operate our site, measure traffic, and personalize content/ads. Click “Accept all” to consent to non‑essential cookies, “Reject all” to use only necessary cookies, or “Manage settings” to choose. You can change your choice anytime via Cookie Settings in the footer.