At Noteworthy News, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to provide you with the best possible experience:
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited and time spent on each page
- Device Information: Basic information about your device, browser type, and operating system
- Game Progress: If you use our media literacy game, we may store your game progress locally on your device
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze website performance and usage patterns
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored securely and we implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies to improve your browsing experience. These cookies help us remember your preferences and provide basic functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some website features.
Google AdSense and Advertising
Noteworthy News uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service, to display advertisements on our website. When you visit our site, Google AdSense and its advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Display Personalized Ads: Show you advertisements that are relevant to your interests based on your browsing history
- Measure Ad Performance: Track how users interact with advertisements to improve ad relevance and effectiveness
- Prevent Fraud: Detect and prevent fraudulent or invalid ad traffic
- Limit Ad Frequency: Control how often you see the same advertisement
Third-Party Ad Networks: In addition to Google AdSense, we may work with other third-party advertising networks that use cookies and similar technologies. These networks may collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide you with relevant advertisements.
Your Choices: You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party advertisers' use of cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Google's Privacy Policy: For more information about how Google uses data when you use our site, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
Data Collection for Advertising: When you interact with advertisements on our site, Google and other advertising partners may collect information such as:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit on our site and other sites
- Time and date of your visit
- Device information
This information is used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure ad performance. We do not have access to personally identifiable information collected by advertising partners unless you choose to share it with us directly.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for analytics and performance monitoring. These services have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.
Children's Privacy
Our website is designed to be family-friendly and educational. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt-out of certain data collection
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Last Updated: October 10, 2025