Last updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
Veristic Media (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a digital news platform operated by Digital Setups (Private) Limited, a registered company in Pakistan.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency, care, and full compliance with applicable laws — including:
- Pakistan’s Personal Data Protection laws
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for international users
- COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act) for users under 13
- Google AdSense and Ad Manager publisher policies
By using our website or services, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect limited personal and technical information to operate our website effectively and improve user experience.
a. Information you provide directly
- When you contact us via email or social media
- When you submit a story, contribution, or report
- When you request corrections, feedback, or advertising details
- When you report ads, content, or DMCA issues
This may include:
- Name, email address, and phone number
- Professional details (for contributors/reporters)
- Social media handles
- Any other voluntary information shared by you
We use this information only for communication, crediting contributions, or verifying authenticity.
b. Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, we and our partners may collect technical information through:
- Cookies and browser storage
- Google Analytics
- Cloudflare Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
- Ad Manager and AdSense tags
- WordPress performance tools
This includes:
- IP address and approximate location
- Browser type, device, operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs
- Ad interaction metrics (for revenue transparency)
This helps us understand audience engagement, improve site performance, and ensure content reliability.
c. Information from third-party services
We may receive analytics or performance insights from:
- Google LLC (Analytics, AdSense, Ad Manager, Tag Manager)
- Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook, Instagram)
- Cloudflare Inc. (performance, CDN, security, DDoS protection)
All such partners operate under their own privacy policies and compliance frameworks.
3. Use of Information
We use the collected information to:
- Improve our website’s speed, content, and usability.
- Display relevant, non-intrusive advertisements through Google AdSense.
- Monitor site security and prevent abuse (via Cloudflare and WP systems).
- Communicate with contributors, readers, and advertisers.
- Provide proper credit for story contributions or reports.
- Fulfill legal obligations, including responding to lawful requests or DMCA notices.
We do not sell, rent, or publicly share your personal information under any circumstances.
4. Advertising and Tracking Technologies
Veristic Media uses Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager to serve ads. These platforms may use cookies, web beacons, or device identifiers to display interest-based advertising.
a. Third-party vendors
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on users’ prior visits to our site or others on the internet.
b. Google advertising cookies
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on visits to Veristic Media and/or other sites.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
👉 Ads Settings (Google)
or via the Network Advertising Initiative at
👉 https://www.aboutads.info/choices
5. Cookie Usage and Control
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser to improve your experience. We use:
- Essential cookies (for security, caching, and login sessions)
- Analytics cookies (for usage metrics)
- Advertising cookies (for ad personalization)
- Performance cookies (via Cloudflare and WP caching)
You can manage or block cookies via your browser settings.
However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality, including performance, ad delivery, or user preferences.
Learn more in our Cookie Policy.
6. Data Retention
We retain data only for as long as necessary to:
- Provide our services or maintain user relationships
- Meet legal or regulatory obligations
- Verify contributor authenticity or content rights
Inactive or old records are securely deleted or anonymized periodically.
7. Data Sharing & Storage
Your data may be securely stored and processed by:
- Google Cloud & Cloudflare (for caching, CDN, analytics)
- WordPress-hosted databases
- Email and communication platforms used for newsroom contact
All partners are selected based on their global compliance standards.
We do not share personal data with political groups, government bodies, or advertisers beyond what is technically necessary for ad serving.
8. International Data Transfers
Since Veristic Media is accessed globally, your data may be transferred or stored across different regions.
We ensure any such transfer complies with GDPR, and that third-party processors uphold standard contractual safeguards.
9. User Rights (GDPR & Global)
Depending on your location, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Request data portability
- Object to data profiling for advertising
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
We will verify your identity before processing requests.
10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Our website and services are not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If we learn that information has been provided by a child, it will be deleted immediately.
11. Data Security
We use modern security measures — including Cloudflare protection, SSL encryption, and regular audits — to safeguard against unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse of personal data.
12. Legal Disclosures
We may disclose information if:
- Required by law or legal process (court orders, investigations)
- Necessary to protect Veristic Media’s rights, reputation, or users
- Needed to prevent fraud, abuse, or cyber threats
Such disclosures are made only after due legal verification.
13. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices.
The “Last updated” date at the top will always indicate the most recent revision.
14. Contact Us
For privacy-related concerns, questions, or data access requests, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Veristic Media (Digital Setups Pvt. Ltd.) – Lahore, Pakistan
or via Contact Page