Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (the "Privacy Policy") describes how ANABELLA VENTURES LTD, Company Number 247138, a company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Seychelles with its registered office at 306 Victoria House, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles (the "Company", "TheNews", "we", "our", or "us"), collects, uses, stores, discloses and otherwise processes information relating to individuals who access or use thenews.gg, together with any affiliated websites, applications, evaluation programs, products or services (collectively, the "Services").

Your privacy is important to us.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, with whom it may be shared and the choices available to you.

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should immediately discontinue use of the Services.

1. SCOPE

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information processed by the Company in connection with the Services.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to products, websites or services operated by third parties, even where such services are linked from the Website.

Third-party services maintain their own privacy policies and the Company encourages Users to review those policies before interacting with such services.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

The data controller responsible for processing personal information under this Privacy Policy is:

ANABELLA VENTURES LTD

Company Number: 247138

306 Victoria House

Victoria, Mahé

Republic of Seychelles

Privacy-related requests may be submitted through the Official TheNews Telegram Community, as designated on the Website.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

The Company may collect information directly from Users, automatically through use of the Services, or from third parties where legally permitted.

The categories described below are intended to provide examples and are not exhaustive.

3.1 Information You Provide

When creating an Account, participating in an Evaluation, requesting support or otherwise interacting with the Services, you may provide information including:

• username
• email address
• Telegram username
• cryptocurrency wallet address
• password
• country of residence
• nationality
• billing information
• support requests
• communications with the Company
• survey responses
• competition entries
• feedback
• any other information voluntarily submitted by you

You are responsible for ensuring that all information provided is accurate and kept up to date.

3.2 Blockchain Information

Because certain features of the Services interact with public blockchain networks, the Company may process publicly available blockchain information including:

• wallet addresses
• transaction hashes
• transaction timestamps
• token transfers
• smart contract interactions
• publicly visible wallet balances
• publicly available on-chain activity

Blockchain records are generally immutable and publicly accessible.

The Company cannot modify or delete information permanently recorded on a blockchain.

3.3 Technical Information

When you access the Services, the Company may automatically collect technical information including:

• IP address
• browser type and version
• operating system
• device model
• device identifiers
• language settings
• referring websites
• pages visited
• timestamps
• session duration
• clicks and interactions
• crash reports
• diagnostic logs
• approximate geographic location derived from IP addresses

Such information assists the Company in operating, securing and improving the Services.

3.4 Usage Information

The Company may collect information relating to how Users interact with the Services, including:

• Evaluation participation
• account activity
• login history
• feature usage
• completion rates
• platform preferences
• navigation patterns
• support history

This information helps improve user experience, identify technical issues and prevent abuse.

3.5 Communications

If you contact the Company, we may retain communications exchanged through:

• the Official Telegram Community
• support tickets
• emails where applicable
• dispute correspondence
• moderation actions
• feedback submissions

Communications may be monitored for quality assurance, fraud prevention and legal compliance.

3.6 Payment Information

Where applicable, the Company may process limited payment-related information associated with cryptocurrency transactions, including:

• payment status
• blockchain transaction identifiers
• wallet addresses
• payment timestamps
• transferred digital assets

The Company does not collect, store or have access to:

• private keys
• recovery phrases
• seed phrases
• wallet passwords

Users remain solely responsible for securing their own digital wallets.

3.7 Identity Verification Information

Although identity verification is not routinely required, the Company reserves the right to request identity verification where reasonably necessary.

Where identity verification is requested, the Company or its designated service providers may process information including:

• government-issued identification
• proof of residence
• photographs
• verification selfies
• other documentation reasonably required for fraud prevention or legal compliance

Identity verification providers may maintain independent privacy policies governing their processing activities.

4. INFORMATION WE DO NOT INTENTIONALLY COLLECT

The Company does not intentionally request or collect special categories of personal information, including:

• health information
• genetic information
• biometric information
• racial or ethnic origin
• political opinions
• religious beliefs
• trade union membership
• information concerning sexual orientation

Users should refrain from voluntarily submitting such information through the Services.

5. HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION

The Company processes personal information solely for legitimate business purposes connected with the operation of the Services.

Depending on the circumstances, we may use personal information to:

• create and administer User Accounts
• provide access to Evaluations and related Services
• process Evaluation purchases
• administer Funded Accounts
• process Profit Shares
• communicate with Users
• respond to support requests
• investigate technical issues
• prevent fraud and abuse
• detect prohibited conduct
• maintain platform security
• improve platform performance
• develop new products and features
• comply with legal obligations
• enforce these Terms and other Company policies
• resolve disputes
• protect the rights, property and security of the Company, its Users and third parties

The Company does not use personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal effects concerning Users without appropriate human review.

6. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, the Company relies upon one or more of the following:

Performance of a Contract

Processing necessary to:

• create Accounts
• administer Evaluations
• provide Funded Accounts
• process Profit Shares
• provide customer support

Legitimate Interests

The Company has legitimate interests in processing information necessary to:

• secure the Services
• detect fraud
• prevent abuse
• improve platform functionality
• analyze platform usage
• investigate suspicious activity
• develop new products
• maintain business continuity

The Company balances these interests against Users' privacy rights where required.

Compliance With Legal Obligations

Processing may also occur where necessary to:

• comply with applicable laws
• comply with court orders
• comply with requests from competent authorities
• prevent financial crime
• respond to regulatory inquiries

Consent

Where processing relies upon consent, Users may withdraw consent at any time.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing performed before such withdrawal.

7. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

The Company does not sell personal information.

The Company may disclose information only where reasonably necessary for the operation of the Services or where legally required.

Recipients may include:

• cloud hosting providers
• infrastructure providers
• payment processors
• blockchain infrastructure providers
• customer support providers
• analytics providers
• cybersecurity providers
• professional advisers
• auditors
• insurers
• law enforcement authorities
• courts
• regulatory authorities

Recipients are required to process information only for authorized purposes.

7.1 Business Transfers

If the Company undergoes:

• a merger
• an acquisition
• a restructuring
• a financing transaction
• a sale of assets
• an insolvency proceeding
• personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction

The Company will take reasonable steps to ensure that any successor entity continues to protect personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy or a substantially equivalent policy.

7.2 Legal Disclosure

The Company may disclose information where reasonably necessary to:

• comply with applicable law
• comply with judicial proceedings
• comply with governmental requests
• protect Company rights
• investigate fraud
• prevent illegal activity
• enforce contractual rights
• protect Users or third parties

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

The Company operates internationally.

Accordingly, personal information may be transferred to, processed or stored in jurisdictions other than the jurisdiction in which a User resides.

Such jurisdictions may not provide the same level of data protection as the User's home jurisdiction.

Where required by applicable law, the Company shall implement appropriate safeguards designed to protect transferred personal information.

By using the Services, Users acknowledge that information may be processed outside their country of residence.

9. DATA RETENTION

The Company retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• provide the Services
• comply with legal obligations
• resolve disputes
• prevent fraud
• enforce Company policies
• establish or defend legal claims

Retention periods depend upon the nature of the information concerned.

After expiration of applicable retention periods, the Company may:

• delete information
• anonymize information
• aggregate information for statistical purposes

Certain blockchain records cannot be modified or deleted because they exist on public decentralized networks outside the Company's control.

10. DATA SECURITY

The Company implements commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information.

Such measures may include:

• encryption
• secure communications
• restricted internal access
• authentication controls
• network monitoring
• infrastructure redundancy
• security audits

No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Accordingly, the Company cannot guarantee absolute security.

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their passwords, wallet credentials and authentication methods.

11. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending upon applicable law, Users may possess certain rights regarding their personal information.

These rights may include:

• the right to access personal information
• the right to request correction of inaccurate information
• the right to request deletion of personal information
• the right to request restriction of processing
• the right to object to certain processing
• the right to request data portability
• the right to withdraw consent where consent forms the basis for processing

These rights are not absolute.

The Company may decline requests where permitted or required by applicable law.

11.1 Exercising Your Rights

Users wishing to exercise applicable privacy rights may contact the Company through the Official TheNews Telegram Community.

The Company may request additional information necessary to verify the identity of the requesting individual before processing any request.

12. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

The Company uses cookies and similar technologies to improve the functionality, security and performance of the Services.

Cookies are small text files stored on a User's device by a web browser.

Cookies may remain on a device for different periods of time depending on their purpose.

The Company may use both session cookies and persistent cookies.

The use of cookies is further described in the Company's Cookie Policy.

12.1 Types of Cookies

The Company may use cookies for purposes including:

• authenticating Users
• maintaining login sessions
• remembering user preferences
• improving website performance
• analyzing platform usage
• preventing fraud
• enhancing security

Third-party service providers engaged by the Company may also place cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Users may disable cookies through their browser settings; however, certain features of the Services may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

13. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

The Services may integrate with or provide links to third-party services.

Examples include, without limitation:

• cryptocurrency wallet providers
• blockchain infrastructure providers
• cloud hosting providers
• analytics services
• customer support tools
• communication platforms
• prediction market platforms
• payment infrastructure

The Company does not control such third-party services.

Accordingly, the Company is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

Users should review the applicable privacy policies before interacting with such services.

14. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Services are not directed toward individuals under eighteen (18) years of age.

The Company does not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

If the Company becomes aware that personal information has been collected from a person under the age of eighteen, the Company may delete such information and terminate the associated Account.

If you believe that a minor has provided personal information to the Company, please notify us promptly through the Official TheNews Telegram Community.

15. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

The Company may occasionally send Users communications relating to:

• platform updates
• new Evaluation Programs
• maintenance notices
• security notifications
• product announcements
• promotional campaigns

Where required by applicable law, Users may opt out of receiving promotional communications.

Operational and security-related communications may continue even where promotional communications have been disabled.

16. AGGREGATED AND ANONYMIZED INFORMATION

The Company may create anonymized or aggregated datasets that no longer identify any individual User.

Such information may be used for purposes including:

• statistical analysis
• business intelligence
• research
• platform optimization
• product development
• public reporting

Aggregated information that cannot reasonably identify an individual is not considered personal information under this Privacy Policy.

17. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

The Company may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Where material changes are made, the updated Privacy Policy will be published on the Website together with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of the Services following publication of an updated Privacy Policy constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Privacy Policy.

Users are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

18. GOVERNING LAW

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Seychelles.

Nothing contained in this Privacy Policy limits any mandatory rights that Users may possess under applicable law.

19. CONTACT

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the Official TheNews Telegram Community, as designated on the Website.

The Company may designate additional communication channels in the future.

20. FINAL PROVISIONS

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is determined to be unlawful, invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Failure by the Company to enforce any provision of this Privacy Policy shall not constitute a waiver of its rights.

This Privacy Policy forms an integral part of the Company's Terms of Service and should be read together with:

• the Terms of Service
• the Cookie Policy
• the Refund Policy
• the Identity Verification Policy
• the Risk Disclosure

the Payout Policy; and

any additional policies published by the Company from time to time.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND ACCEPT THIS PRIVACY POLICY.