Last updated: March 13, 2026
1. Information We Collect
WebCento collects minimal data to provide our services:
- Usage data: Pages visited, tools used, time spent — collected anonymously via Google Analytics.
- Location data: We detect your approximate country using your IP address (via ipapi.co) to personalise news results. We do not store your IP address.
- Email address: Only if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter. We never share or sell this.
- No personal accounts: WebCento does not require registration. We do not collect names, passwords, or personal profiles.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To display localised news relevant to your country
- To improve our tools and content based on anonymous usage patterns
- To send newsletters to subscribers (unsubscribe any time)
- To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
3. Google AdSense & Advertising
WebCento uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.
4. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics — anonymous usage statistics
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense — ad personalisation
- Functional cookies: Local preferences like topic filters (stored only in your browser)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Most of our tools will continue to work without cookies.
5. Third-Party Services
WebCento uses the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics — anonymous traffic analysis
- Google AdSense — advertising
- ipapi.co — approximate location detection for news personalisation
- rss2json.com — converting news RSS feeds
- Google Fonts — typography
6. Data Retention
WebCento does not store personal data on our servers. Analytics data is retained by Google for 26 months per their standard policy. Email newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe and have their email removed at any time.
7. Children's Privacy
WebCento is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access any personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Opt out of personalised advertising
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of WebCento after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us via our Contact page.