Privacy Policy for Kings Network News (KNN)
Last Updated: March 13, 2025
At Kings Network News (“KNN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, knn.one and interact with our services.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access or use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information
Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, username, or other contact details when you register for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.
Payment Information: If you purchase a subscription or make a donation, we may collect billing information such as credit card details, billing address, and transaction history. Note: Payment information is processed by third-party payment processors, and we do not store full credit card details on our servers.
Demographic Information: Age, gender, location, or preferences (optional and provided voluntarily).
B. Non-Personal Information
Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referral URLs.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and administer the website. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
C. User-Generated Content
Comments, articles, or other content you submit to our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
To personalize your experience and deliver content tailored to your interests.
To process transactions and send you confirmations.
To send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (you can opt-out at any time).
To respond to your inquiries, comments, or feedback.
To analyze website usage and improve our content, layout, and services.
To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security breaches.
To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or providing services (e.g., payment processors, email service providers, analytics providers).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
Aggregated Data: We may share anonymized or aggregated data that cannot be used to identify you.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure socket layer (SSL) technology, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications or disable cookies.
Data Portability: Request a transfer of your data to another service provider.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@knn.one or call us at 213-260-2555. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
9. User Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, including:
The commenter’s name (or username), email address, and website (if provided).
The comment content itself.
The IP address and browser user agent string of the commenter to help with spam detection and site security.
This information is collected to:
Display the comment publicly on the website.
Monitor and prevent spam or inappropriate content.
Improve the functionality and security of our commenting system.
Note: Comments and associated data may be processed through an automated spam detection service. If you use a third-party commenting system (e.g., social media plugins), your interaction with those systems may be subject to their respective privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Kings Network News (KNN)
Email: support@knn.one
Phone: 213-260-2555
12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you specific rights regarding your personal information. This section outlines your rights and how to exercise them.
A. Your Rights Under CCPA/CPRA
As a California resident, you have the following rights:
Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the sources of that information, the purposes for which we use it, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it.
Right to Delete: You can request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., if we need to retain the information to comply with legal obligations).
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information to third parties. Note: King’s Network News (KNN) does not sell your personal information. However, we may share information with third-party service providers for business purposes, as described in this Privacy Policy.
Right to Correct: You can request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You can request that we limit the use of your sensitive personal information (e.g., social security number, financial information) to only what is necessary to perform our services.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
B. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your rights under the CCPA/CPRA, you or your authorized agent may submit a request to us by:
Emailing us at: support@knn.one
Calling us at: 213-260-2555
We will need to verify your identity before processing your request. This may require you to provide additional information, such as your name, email address, or account details. Authorized agents must provide proof of authorization to act on your behalf.
C. Categories of Personal Information We Collect
Under the CCPA/CPRA, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
Identifiers (e.g., name, email address, IP address)
Commercial information (e.g., transaction history)
Internet or network activity (e.g., browsing behavior)
Geolocation data (e.g., approximate location based on IP address)
Inferences (e.g., preferences based on usage data)
For more details, please refer to Sections 1 and 2 of this Privacy Policy.
D. Disclosure of Personal Information
In the past 12 months, we have disclosed the following categories of personal information for business purposes:
Identifiers
Commercial information
Internet or network activity
Geolocation data
We disclose this information to service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and analyzing user behavior.
E. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals from browsers. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our Cookie Policy.