PRIVACY POLICY

UfoNews.eu

Last updated: March 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to UfoNews.eu. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website at https://www.ufonews.eu.

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We comply fully with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and all applicable EU data protection legislation.

2. Who We Are

UfoNews.eu is an independent news website focused on UFO, UAP, and extraterrestrial-related news and information.

Contact: contact@ufonews.eu Website: https://www.ufonews.eu

3. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

a) Data you provide directly:

Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us)
Comments or messages you submit on the Website
Eyewitness reports or tips you send to our editorial team

b) Data collected automatically:

IP address and approximate location
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the Website
Referring URLs (where you came from before visiting us)
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

c) Cookies and tracking data — see Section 6 below.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

To operate and improve the Website and its content
To respond to your inquiries, comments, or submitted reports
To send you our newsletter (only if you have opted in)
To analyze Website traffic and understand how visitors use our site
To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security threats
To comply with legal obligations

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your data on the following legal bases:

Consent — when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a contact form
Legitimate interests — for website analytics and security purposes
Legal obligation — when required to comply with applicable law

6. Cookies

UfoNews.eu uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

Essential cookies — necessary for the Website to function properly
Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g. Google Analytics)
Preference cookies — to remember your settings and preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website. A cookie consent banner is displayed on your first visit, where you can manage your preferences.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party services, which may collect data independently:

Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy applies)
Disqus or similar — comment systems
Social media plugins — share buttons for Facebook, Twitter/X, etc.
Embedded content — videos, maps, or articles from third-party sources

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Specifically:

Newsletter subscriber data: until you unsubscribe
Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
Analytics data: up to 26 months (anonymized)

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a resident of the EU/EEA, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right of access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing — ask us to limit how we use your data
Right to data portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@ufonews.eu. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Children’s Privacy

UfoNews.eu is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

12. 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 date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact & Complaints

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: contact@ufonews.eu Website: https://www.ufonews.eu

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority or the relevant supervisory authority in your EU member state.