Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 7, 2026

Information We Collect

TopHeadlines.io does not require user registration. We collect minimal data to improve your experience:

Standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
Cookies for session management and analytics
Usage data via Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns

Third-Party Services

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.

How We Use Your Information

The limited data we collect is used to:

Improve site performance and user experience
Understand aggregate traffic patterns and popular content
Display relevant advertisements to support free access to our service
Diagnose technical issues and maintain site security

Cookies

We use cookies for essential site functionality, analytics, and advertising. Types of cookies used include:

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site
Advertising cookies: Used by our ad partners (Google AdSense) to serve relevant advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect the limited information we collect. Our site is served over HTTPS and hosted on Cloudflare's secure infrastructure.

Children's Privacy

TopHeadlines.io is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

Your Rights

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. For data deletion requests or questions about this policy, contact [email protected].

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of access to your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time

Our legal basis for processing personal data includes legitimate interest (site operation and improvement), consent (cookies and analytics), and legal obligation (compliance with applicable laws).

To exercise any GDPR rights, contact us at [email protected].

CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights:

Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
Right to delete personal information held by us
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information — we do not sell your personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise any CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.