Privacy Policy

Watan News International is the data controller for personal data processed through this website.

Contact for privacy matters: legal@watannews.dk. You may also contact the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet) if you believe your rights have been violated.

We may collect the following categories of data, depending on how you use the site:

• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referral URLs, and approximate location derived from IP.
• Usage data: pages viewed, time on site, scroll depth, click patterns, and error logs.
• Account and communication data: name, email address, and message content if you register, subscribe, or contact us.
• Cookie and preference data: consent choices and analytics identifiers where applicable.
• User-generated content: comments or submissions you voluntarily provide, subject to moderation.

We process personal data for the purposes below. GDPR legal bases are indicated in parentheses.

• Delivering and securing the website (legitimate interests / contract).
• Publishing journalism and related editorial services (legitimate interests).
• Newsletter and alerts you opt into (consent or contract).
• Analytics to improve performance and content (consent where required).
• Compliance with law, court orders, and protection of rights (legal obligation / legitimate interests).
• Fraud prevention and abuse detection (legitimate interests).

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with trusted service providers (hosting, email delivery, analytics, security) who process data only on our instructions and under appropriate agreements.

We may disclose information when required by law or to protect the safety of users, our staff, or the public.

If we use services outside the EU/EEA, we rely on adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or other GDPR-approved safeguards.

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Server logs are typically retained for a limited period unless needed for security investigations. Newsletter data is kept until you unsubscribe.

Under GDPR you may have the right to:

• Access a copy of your personal data.
• Rectify inaccurate data.
• Erase data in certain circumstances (“right to be forgotten”).
• Restrict or object to processing in certain circumstances.
• Data portability where processing is based on consent or contract and automated.
• Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior lawful processing).
• Lodge a complaint with Datatilsynet or your local supervisory authority.

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), access controls, and monitoring. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our services are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. Contact us if you believe a child has provided personal data.

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Material changes may be highlighted on the site.

Privacy enquiries: legal@watannews.dk. Website: https://watannews.dk.