Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to GNews API ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal data when you access or use our website at https://gnews.io/ and our application programming interface (API) services (collectively, the "Service").

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our Service, including visitors to our website, registered account holders, and API users. By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Service, including:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

Account Registration Information: When you create an account with GNews API, we collect:

Payment Information: When you subscribe to a paid plan, we collect:

We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers. Payment information is processed and stored by our PCI-DSS compliant payment service providers.

Communications: When you contact us for support, feedback, or inquiries, we may collect:

API Usage Data: When you use our API, we collect:

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Technical Information: When you access our Service, we automatically collect:

Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our Service:

Log Files: Our servers automatically record standard log file information, including:

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior.

Types of Cookies We Use:

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our Service.

For more information about managing cookies, visit your browser's help documentation or visit www.aboutcookies.org.

2.4 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision and Operation

3.2 Service Improvement and Development

3.3 Communication

3.4 Legal and Security Purposes

3.5 Analytics and Business Intelligence

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where we rely on consent as the legal basis for processing.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers and Business Partners

We share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Service:

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.2 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, bankruptcy, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5.3 Legal Requirements and Protection

We may disclose your information when required by law or when we believe disclosure is necessary to:

5.4 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

5.5 Aggregated and Anonymized Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you with third parties for research, marketing, analytics, or other purposes.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Specific Retention Periods:

After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information. You may request earlier deletion by contacting us, subject to our legal and operational requirements.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures Include:

Despite our security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

8. International Data Transfers

GNews API operates from Switzerland. If you access our Service from outside Switzerland, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Switzerland or other countries where our service providers operate.

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. However, we take steps to ensure that your personal information receives an adequate level of protection wherever it is processed.

Transfer Mechanisms:

For transfers from the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries without an adequacy decision:

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to Switzerland and other countries as described in this Privacy Policy.

9. Your Privacy Rights

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

9.1 Rights Under GDPR (EEA, UK, Switzerland)

9.2 Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

9.3 Rights Under Other Privacy Laws

Users in other jurisdictions may have additional rights under applicable local privacy laws. Please contact us to learn more about your rights.

9.4 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights:

  1. Send an email to contact@gnews.io with your request
  2. Include your full name, email address, and account information
  3. Specify which right(s) you wish to exercise
  4. Provide sufficient information for us to verify your identity

We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30 days). We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing your request.

You will not be charged a fee for exercising your rights unless your request is manifestly unfounded, excessive, or repetitive. In such cases, we may charge a reasonable fee or refuse to act on the request.

10. Marketing Communications and Opt-Out

We may send you marketing communications about our products, services, and promotions if:

How to Opt-Out:

Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we will still send you transactional and service-related messages necessary for account management and Service operation.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites or services before providing your personal information. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by GNews API.

Third-Party Services We May Use:

Each of these third parties has its own privacy policy governing how they collect, use, and protect your information.

12. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 18 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@gnews.io. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems as quickly as possible.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without parental consent, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.

13. California Privacy Disclosures

13.1 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

Categories of Personal Information Collected: We collect the following categories of personal information:

Sources of Personal Information:

Business Purposes for Collection:

Categories of Third Parties with Whom We Share Information:

We do not "sell" personal information as defined by CCPA. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your consent.

13.2 California "Shine the Light" Law

California residents may request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, contact us at contact@gnews.io.

13.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals or similar mechanisms.

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related laws.

14.1 Data Controller

GNews API is the data controller responsible for your personal information. You can contact us using the details in Section 19.

14.2 Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the legal bases described in Section 4.

14.3 International Transfers

We transfer personal data from the EEA to Switzerland and other countries as described in Section 8, using appropriate safeguards.

14.4 Your Rights

You have the rights outlined in Section 9.1, including the right to lodge a complaint with your supervisory authority.

EU Data Protection Authorities: You can find your local supervisory authority at: https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/board/members_en

14.5 Automated Decision-Making

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects or significantly affects you.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.

How We Notify You of Changes:

Your Acceptance of Changes: Your continued use of the Service after the revised Privacy Policy becomes effective constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree with the revised Privacy Policy, you must stop using the Service and may request deletion of your account.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

16. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will:

If you suspect any unauthorized access to your account, please contact us immediately at contact@gnews.io.

17. Your California Privacy Rights - Additional Disclosures

Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose:

Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, fraud prevention).

Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. If our practices change, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide an opt-out mechanism.

Authorized Agent: You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. We may require proof of authorization and verification of your identity.

Response Time: We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days. If we need more time, we will notify you of the extension in writing.

18. Compliance and Certifications

GNews API is committed to maintaining high standards of data protection and privacy:

We regularly review and update our privacy practices to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

19. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: contact@gnews.io

Website: https://gnews.io/

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.

Supervisory Authority:
If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland and have concerns about our privacy practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective as of the "Last Updated" date shown at the top of this document.

By using the GNews API Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.