Effective Date & Scope
Effective Date: July 1, 2026.
This Privacy Policy applies to all readers accessing WBS (wbs.news), operated by WBS Media Group Inc. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal data collected through your use of our site.
Information We Collect
We collect standard technical information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages viewed, and timestamps.
Analytical cookies and log files are used to analyze audience trends, optimize site performance, and secure our infrastructure.
Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising Cookies
WBS uses Google AdSense and third-party advertising vendors to serve advertisements when you visit our website.
These third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies (such as DART cookies) and device identifiers to serve personalized ads based on your visits to WBS and other websites on the Internet.
These cookies allow ad networks to measure advertising performance and display ads relevant to your interests.
Advertising Cookie Opt-Out Instructions
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings at www.google.com/settings/ads.
Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party advertising cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Consumer Opt-Out Page at www.aboutads.info/choices or www.networkadvertising.org/choices.
European Union Data Protection Rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), residents of the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom have specific data subject rights:
• Right of Access: You may request copies of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification & Erasure: You may request correction of inaccurate data or deletion of your personal records ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Right to Restrict & Object: You may object to data processing or request restricted handling.
To exercise these rights, please contact privacy@wbs.news.
California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and CPRA, California residents have the following rights:
• Right to Know: Request disclosures regarding personal data collected, sold, or shared.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information collected from you.
• Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information: WBS does not sell personal identity information to third parties for monetary compensation.
Submit CCPA data requests directly to privacy@wbs.news.
Data Protection Contact
For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data rights, contact our Data Protection Officer.