Privacy Policy for The Citizen Edition

Effective Date: November 8, 2025

The Citizen Edition (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile applications, subscribe to RSS feeds, or interact with our social media channels.

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access our website or services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

• Name, email address, or other contact details you provide when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us.
• Payment information (if applicable), such as for donations or purchases through affiliate links.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

• Browser type, IP address, operating system, device type
• Date and time of visit, pages viewed, referring URLs
• Cookies and tracking data for analytics and user experience improvements

1.3 Third-Party Information

• Information from affiliate networks when you click on affiliate links.
• Information collected by social media platforms if you interact with our content on their channels.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and improve our website and services
• To personalize your experience and deliver content relevant to your interests
• To send newsletters, updates, or notifications about new content or promotions
• To analyze website usage and trends to improve content and user experience
• To manage affiliate marketing programs and track clicks or conversions
• To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights or property of The Citizen Edition

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Performance and analytics cookies: Track user behavior to improve content and services
• Advertising cookies: Used to display advertisements, including those served by third-party providers such as Google AdSense

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.

Google AdSense

The Citizen Edition uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service. Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visits to this and other websites.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings .

For more information on how Google manages data in advertising products, please see: How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps .

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following ways:

• With service providers who assist in website operation, email delivery, or analytics
• For legal purposes, if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property
• With affiliate partners, to track clicks and conversions on links you use

5. Third-Party Links and Content

Our website and RSS feeds may contain affiliate links or third-party content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you interact with such content.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing or updating your personal information
• Requesting deletion of personal information
• Opting out of marketing communications
• Requesting data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@thecitizenedition.com.

9. International Users

If you access The Citizen Edition from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where our servers and operations are located.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of the page. Continued use of the website or services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

The Citizen Edition
Email: contact@thecitizenedition.com
Website: https://thecitizenedition.com