Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 1, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026
The National Index ("we", "our", or "us") operates the website thenationalindex.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs — collected automatically via analytics tools.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience and serve relevant advertisements.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver and improve our news content and services.
- To send newsletters and morning briefing emails (only if you have subscribed).
- To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners.
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour using Google Analytics.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Cookies & Advertising
We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features, and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our advertising and analytics partners, including Google AdSense.
Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services including:
- Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis.
- Google AdSense — for displaying advertisements.
- YouTube — for embedded video content.
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.
5. Data Retention & Security
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- Withdraw consent for cookies via your browser settings.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
thenationalindex@gmail.com