Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how the website newsfrenchfries.com, operated by Foxy Media, handles information related to users, in compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD – Law No. 13,709/2018) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679).

By accessing or using this website, the user acknowledges and agrees to the terms of this Policy.

1. Identification of the Data Controller

In accordance with applicable legislation, the Data Controller of personal data is:

Controller: Foxy Media

The website newsfrenchfries.com operates exclusively as a content publisher and does not sell products or services, nor does it actively process personal data for advertising purposes.

2. Role of the Website as a Publisher

The website newsfrenchfries.com provides informational content and advertising spaces. The collection and processing of data related to ad display, measurement, and advertising personalization are carried out by third-party partners — especially Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager — in accordance with their own privacy and data protection policies.

The website does not directly access, store, or control the personal data used by advertising partners.

3. Data That May Be Collected

Data may be collected in the following ways:

  • Information voluntarily provided by the user, such as email addresses submitted through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions;
  • Browsing data automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

4. Purposes of Data Processing

Data may be used to:

  • Ensure the proper functioning of the website;
  • Improve user experience and optimize content;
  • Send informational communications, when authorized by the user;
  • Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

5. Legal Basis for Data Processing (LGPD and GDPR)

a) User Consent (LGPD – Art. 7, I | GDPR – Art. 6(1)(a))
When required, especially for cookies and personalized advertising, processing is based on free, informed, and explicit consent, which may be withdrawn at any time.

b) Legitimate Interest (LGPD – Art. 7, IX | GDPR – Art. 6(1)(f))
Used in a limited and proportionate manner for: displaying non-personalized ads; performance measurement and statistics; fraud prevention, security assurance, and system operation.

6. Data Retention and Storage

Any personal data collected is stored only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. When processing is based on consent, data will be retained until consent is withdrawn or until it is no longer necessary. Data processed to comply with legal obligations may be retained for the period required by law. After the retention period ends, data will be deleted, anonymized, or made inaccessible.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve navigation, analyze traffic, and enable ad display. Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings, acknowledging that this may affect website functionality.

8. Third-Party Cookies and Advertising

This website uses third-party services, including:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager (which may use the DoubleClick cookie)

Google and its partners may collect, use, and process data as described in their official policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

9. Advertising Control and Ad Preferences

Users may manage or disable ad personalization through:

10. User Rights (Data Subject – LGPD)

Under Article 18 of the LGPD, users have the right to: confirmation of data processing; access to personal data; correction of incomplete or outdated data; anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary data; data portability; information about data sharing; withdrawal of consent; and objection to processing based on legitimate interest.

11. Exercising Data Subject Rights

Users may exercise their rights at any time through: contact@newsfrenchfries.com

Requests will be reviewed and answered within the timeframes provided by applicable legislation.

12. Google Analytics Opt-out

Users may prevent their data from being collected by Google Analytics through the official tool: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

13. Links to External Websites

The website may contain links to external pages not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of such websites.

14. Data Security

Appropriate technical and administrative measures are adopted to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or improper disclosure.

15. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy takes effect as of May 2026 and may be updated at any time. Periodic review is recommended. Continued use of the website after any changes will be considered acceptance of the updated version.