Vietnam Global News (VGN)
Effective Date: January 1st 2026
Last Updated: January 13th 2026
Vietnam Global News (“VGN,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of our users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our website and related services (the “Service”).
This Policy is written in accordance with internationally recognized data protection standards, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), and applicable privacy laws.
By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Scope and Applicability
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access Vietnam Global News, including readers, subscribers, advertisers, and contributors.
VGN is a foreign-owned, independent news and information platform providing English-language content for foreigners residing in or connected to Vietnam.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Data You Provide
We may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact details
- Account or subscription information
- Feedback, inquiries, or correspondence
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Device type, browser type, operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns
- Deliver relevant advertising (if applicable)
You may control cookies through your browser settings.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests (e.g., operating and improving the Service)
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and operate the Service
- Improve content quality and user experience
- Communicate with users
- Enforce our terms and policies
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your data only with:
- Trusted service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- Legal authorities when required by law
- In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition
All third parties are required to comply with appropriate data protection standards.
6. International Data Transfers
As a foreign-owned platform, your data may be transferred and processed outside of Vietnam or your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or to comply with legal obligations.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at:
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, data requests, or complaints, please contact:
Vietnam Global News (VGN)
Email: [email protected]