Domain: https://poland.us

Last Updated: February 7, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Polish Pages, Inc., a New York Corporation (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you visit our news and content portal or purchase advertising services.

This specific policy applies to the users of Poland.us (Dziennik Polonijny — News Portal). While we operate an ecosystem of related platforms (including PolishPages.com and Drobnica.com), this document governs your specific interaction with our News Services.

By using the Site, submitting a comment, or purchasing a Sponsored Article, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide editorial content, facilitate community discussion, and process orders for advertising services.

1.1 Information You Provide to Us Directly

• Advertisers & Contributors: If you purchase a Sponsored Article, Guest Post, or Banner Ad via our online system (powered by SureCart), we collect: business name and Tax ID (if applicable); billing address; contact name and email address.
• Payment Information: We use Stripe, Inc. to process payments. We do not store full credit card numbers. We only retain secure payment tokens for transaction verification.
• Newsletter Subscribers: If you subscribe to our mailing list, we collect your email address and the date and time of your consent. We use double opt-in verification.
• Commenters: If you post a comment under an article (where available), we may collect your username, email address, and IP address to prevent spam.

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically (Readers)

When you visit Poland.us to read news, we automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Pages read, time spent on articles, and navigation paths.
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and mobile device model.
• Location Data: Approximate location derived from IP address (to serve relevant local news).
• Ad Performance Data: Information about how you interact with banners, sponsored links, and advertisements displayed on the Site. This data is collected via our self-hosted ad server (Revive Adserver) and is not shared with third-party ad networks.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Editorial & Content Delivery: To present news, articles, and media optimized for your device.
• Transaction Processing: To fulfill orders for Sponsored Articles and generate invoices for business clients.
• Community Management: To moderate comments, prevent hate speech, and block spam bots.
• Marketing & Analytics: To analyze readership trends (via Google Analytics) and improve our editorial strategy.
• Ad Serving: To deliver and measure performance of advertisements via our self-hosted ad server. We do not engage in real-time bidding (RTB) or programmatic advertising with external ad networks.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with copyright laws (DMCA) and tax regulations regarding sales.

2.1 Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK/Switzerland Residents)

• Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): Processing necessary to fulfill advertising orders and manage advertiser accounts.
• Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)): Analytics, fraud prevention, comment moderation, ad delivery, and improving our editorial services.
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Marketing emails, newsletters, and non-essential cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Tax record-keeping, DMCA compliance, and responding to lawful legal process.

3. Disclosure of Data

We do not sell your Personal Data to third parties.

3.1 Public Information (Important)

• Comments: Any information you post in the comments section is public. It can be read, collected, and used by others. We are not responsible for the privacy of information you choose to post publicly.
• Sponsored Content: If you purchase a Sponsored Article, the content of the article (including links and company info) is published for public consumption and indexed by search engines.

3.2 Service Providers

We share data with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating the portal:

• Stripe, Inc.: Secure payment processing (https://stripe.com/privacy).
• SureCart: Order management for advertising services.
• Google Analytics: Readership traffic analysis (https://policies.google.com/privacy).
• Revive Adserver (Self-Hosted): Our ad server runs on our own infrastructure (delivery.ads.poland.us). Ad performance data is not shared with external ad networks.
• Spam Filters: Tools used to screen user comments (e.g., Akismet).

3.3 Legal Compliance

We may disclose your information if required by law or to: comply with a court order or subpoena; protect against legal liability; or assist copyright owners in identifying infringement (DMCA).

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

After the applicable retention period, we securely delete or anonymize your data. You may request earlier deletion subject to legal obligations (see Section 8).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function (login status, comment session).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us count visits and traffic sources (Google Analytics). Set only with your consent.
• Advertising Cookies: Used by our self-hosted ad server (Revive Adserver) to deliver advertisements, measure impressions and clicks, and manage frequency capping. These cookies do not track you across third-party websites. Set only with your consent.

5.2 Your Cookie Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer. You can also instruct your browser to refuse all cookies. Some features (commenting, staying logged in) may not function properly without essential cookies.

6. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures (SSL/TLS encryption) to protect your data. All payment data is handled in compliance with PCI-DSS standards by Stripe. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6.1 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will: notify the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours (GDPR Article 33), where applicable; notify affected individuals without unreasonable delay; and comply with New York General Business Law §899-aa.

7. International Data Transfers

Polish Pages, Inc. is based in the United States. If you access Poland.us from Europe or other regions, your data will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. We rely on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as applicable.

8. Your Data Protection Rights

8.1 Rights Under GDPR (EEA, UK, Switzerland Residents)

• Right of Access (Art. 15): Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion of your data (including published comments), subject to legal retention requirements.
• Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18): Request limitation of processing.
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive your data in a structured format.
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing for direct marketing or based on legitimate interest.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time.
• Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

8.2 Rights Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

Under CCPA’s statutory categories: Identifiers (name, email, IP address); commercial information (advertising purchase history); internet or electronic network activity (browsing history, cookies, pages visited, ad interaction data); and geolocation data (approximate location from IP).

Your CCPA Rights

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. Our self-hosted ad server does not share data with third-party ad networks. If this changes, we will provide a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising CCPA rights.

How to Exercise Your CCPA Rights

Submit a verifiable request by emailing [email protected] or calling 212-929-6933. We will respond within 45 days.

9. Sponsored Content Disclosure

In compliance with FTC Endorsement Guidelines (16 CFR Part 255) and New York General Business Law §349:

• All Sponsored Articles, Guest Posts, and paid promotional content are clearly labeled as “PROMOCJE” (Sponsored) or “Artykul Sponsorowany” on the Site.
• Sponsored content represents the views of the advertiser, not the editorial position of Dziennik Polonijny.
• We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of claims made in sponsored content.
• Advertisers are solely responsible for ensuring their sponsored content complies with applicable advertising laws, including truth-in-advertising requirements.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our News Portal is intended for a general audience but is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If we become aware of inadvertent collection, we will delete it promptly.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. For material changes, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our Website. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when the latest changes were made.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

Polish Pages, Inc.
Attn: Privacy Officer (Poland.us)
209-34 Northern Blvd, #1100
Bayside, NY 11361, USA
General inquiries: [email protected]
Privacy requests (GDPR/CCPA): [email protected].
Legal matters & DMCA: [email protected]
Phone: 212-929-6933