Last updated: May 2026
1. Who We Are
Youth News Corporation ("YNC", "we", "us") operates the website yncnetwork.com. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it.
Data controller contact: info@yncnetwork.com
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us
- Contact and tip submissions: When you use our contact or tip submission forms, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
- Job applications: When you apply for a position at YNC, we collect your name, email, phone number, cover letter, and any documents you upload (CV, portfolio).
- Media submissions: When you submit photos, audio, or video, we collect associated metadata and your contact information.
- Staff accounts: If you are granted a staff account, we store your username, hashed password, email address, and role.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: We record article view counts as aggregate numbers without linking them to individual users.
- Server logs: Our hosting provider (Hostinger) may log IP addresses and access requests as part of standard server operation.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your contact or tip submissions
- To process and review job applications
- To review and potentially publish submitted media
- To manage staff accounts and newsroom access
- To forward tip notifications to our editorial team
- To improve our website and editorial output
4. Who We Share Your Information With
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Internal editorial team: Tip submissions and media submissions are shared with relevant editorial staff for review.
- Hosting provider: Data is stored on servers operated by Hostinger, UAB, Lithuania, under their privacy policy.
- Email delivery: We use PHP mail for notifications. No third-party email marketing services are used.
5. Data Retention
- Contact and tip submissions: retained for 24 months then deleted
- Job applications: retained for 6 months after the application deadline
- Staff account data: retained while the account is active and deleted within 30 days of account closure on request
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; object to processing; and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@yncnetwork.com. We will respond within 30 days.
7. Cookies
This website uses only a single session cookie to manage staff login sessions. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics services. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last updated. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
For any privacy-related questions: info@yncnetwork.com