Last updated: September 2026

At The Western Diplomat (accessible from https://thewesterndiplomat.com/), one of our main priorities is the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by The Western Diplomat and how we use it.

If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us through email at thewesterndiplomat@gmail.com

1. Information We Collect

The Western Diplomat follows a standard procedure of using log files and gathering essential user data to improve journalism and site operations.

• Log Files: Like all news portals, we collect standard log information including IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date and time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks. These are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
• Personal Information: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit feedback, or contact us directly, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, and message contents.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information in various ways, including to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our editorial news platform.
• Improve, personalize, and expand our news coverage across different regions.
• Understand and analyze how visitors interact with our content and categories.
• Communicate with you regarding updates, newsletters, or customer support.
• Prevent fraudulent activities and maintain website security.

3. Cookies and Web Beacons

Like any other website, The Western Diplomat uses ‘cookies’. These cookies are used to store information including visitors’ preferences, and the pages on the website that the visitor accessed or visited. The information is used to optimize the users’ experience by customizing our web page content based on visitors’ browser type and/or other information.

4. Google DoubleClick DART Cookie & Third-Party Advertising

Google is one of a third-party vendor on our site. It also uses cookies, known as DART cookies, to serve ads to our site visitors based upon their visit to our site and other sites on the internet. However, visitors may choose to decline the use of DART cookies by visiting the Google ad and content network Privacy Policy at the following URL: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

5. Our Advertising Partners & Third-Party Privacy Policies

Some of advertisers on our site may use cookies and web beacons. Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons that are used in their respective advertisements and links that appear on The Western Diplomat. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs.

Note that The Western Diplomat has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

6. Editorial Transparency & Data Security

As an independent news publisher, we adhere to strict journalistic ethics. We do not sell, trade, or rent visitors’ personal identification information to third parties. We implement appropriate technical and security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access or disclosure.

7. CCPA & GDPR Privacy Rights

Under GDPR and CCPA regulations, users are entitled to the following rights:

• The right to access: You can request copies of your personal data.
• The right to rectification: You can request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• The right to erasure: You can request that we erase your personal data under certain conditions.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact our editorial compliance team.

8. Children’s Information

Another part of our priority is adding protection for children while using the internet. We encourage parents and guardians to observe, participate in, and/or monitor and guide their online activity. The Western Diplomat does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.

9. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.