Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 7, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how The Instant Headlines (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and safeguards information in connection with your use of our website and services (the “Services”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Policy.

1) Scope

This Policy applies to information we collect through our website, forms, ads, and related online properties that link to it. It does not cover third-party websites, services, or apps that we do not control.

2) Information We Collect

A) Information You Provide

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number) when you submit forms, create an account, or communicate with us.
  • Content you submit (e.g., messages, feedback, files, or other inputs).
  • Billing or transactional details if you make a purchase (processed via our payment partners).

B) Information Collected Automatically

  • Device and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, links clicked, approximate location).
  • Log and diagnostic information to help maintain and improve the Services.

C) Information from Cookies/SDKs

We and our partners use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies for functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes. See Cookies & Similar Technologies.

D) Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from analytics providers, advertising networks, social media platforms, or other partners consistent with your settings and their policies.

3) How We Use Information

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the Services.
  • Personalize content and recommendations.
  • Measure and improve site performance, user experience, and features.
  • Communicate with you about updates, offers, and support (you may opt out of marketing at any time).
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and legal compliance.
  • Serve advertising and measure its effectiveness (see Advertising & Analytics).

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

Where applicable, we rely on legitimate interests, consent (e.g., for certain cookies/ads), contract necessity, and/or legal obligations.

4) Advertising & Analytics (We Run Ads)

We display advertisements on The Instant Headlines and may partner with third-party ad networks (for example, Google AdSense/Google Ad Manager) to show ads that may be tailored to your interests. These partners may set or read cookies and use similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites, including device identifiers, pages viewed, time spent, and conversions.

Interest-Based Advertising. Some ads may be personalized based on your browsing history and interests. You can manage ad personalization using:

We may also use analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how our Services are used and to improve them. These services collect information using cookies and similar technologies. Learn how Google uses information here: policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

5) Custom Ads

In addition to third-party ad networks, The Instant Headlines may also display custom or directly sponsored advertisements. These ads are managed internally or through direct agreements with advertisers and may not involve third-party ad networks.

Custom ads are clearly labeled (e.g., "Advertise" or "Sponsored") and we ensure they comply with our content and advertising guidelines.

If you are interested in running a custom advertisement on our platform, please reach out to us at support@theinstantheadlines.com.

6) Cookies & Similar Technologies

Cookies are small files placed on your device that help the site function and remember your preferences. We use:

  • Essential cookies for core functionality and security.
  • Analytics cookies to measure performance and usage.
  • Advertising cookies to deliver and measure ads, including interest-based ads.

You can control cookies through your browser settings and (where required) our site-level consent tools. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

7) How We Share Information

  • Service providers/partners who process data on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising, customer support, payment processing).
  • Legal and compliance when required by law, to protect rights and safety, or in response to valid requests.
  • Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • With consent or at your direction.

8) Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

9) Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

10) Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, update, delete, or restrict certain processing of your personal information, and to object to processing or request data portability. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@theinstantheadlines.com. We may request information to verify your identity and comply with applicable laws (e.g., GDPR/UK GDPR, India’s DPDP Act, CCPA/CPRA).

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the link in the email or contacting us.

11) Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or as defined by local law), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

12) International Transfers

We may transfer, store, and process information in countries other than your own. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

13) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Policy on this page and adjust the “Last updated” date above. Your continued use of the Services signifies acceptance of the updated Policy.

14) Contact Us

Please contact us at email: support@theinstantheadlines.com if you have any questions or requests regarding this Policy.

Data Controller: The Instant Headlines