Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Punnik (“Punnik,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://punnik.com (the “Site”). We publish entertainment and lifestyle stories for readers who want fast, memorable narratives. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using the Site, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please stop using the Site.

1. Who we are

Controller: Punnik Media
Website: https://punnik.com
Privacy contact: [email protected]

For privacy or data requests, email us with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We aim to respond within 48 hours.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide

  • Name and email address, if you contact us
  • Message content you send through email or forms
  • Any other details you choose to share with us

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may collect:

  • IP address, approximate location derived from IP
  • Browser type, device type, operating system
  • Pages viewed, referring URL, time spent on pages
  • Cookie and similar technology identifiers

2.3 We do not knowingly collect

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us data, contact us and we will delete it.

3. How we use information

We use information to:

  • Operate, secure, and improve the Site
  • Understand what stories and sections readers engage with
  • Measure traffic and performance
  • Show and measure advertising
  • Respond to messages, legal requests, and abuse reports
  • Prevent fraud, spam, and technical abuse

4. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and local storage for essential site functions, analytics, and advertising.

  • Essential: security, load balancing, basic preferences
  • Analytics: understand visits and popular content
  • Advertising: deliver and measure ads, including interest-based ads where permitted

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect site features or ad experience.

5. Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how the Site is used (for example, page views and traffic sources). Google may process data according to its own privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy.

Where available, you can use Google’s opt-out tools described in Google’s documentation.

6. Advertising

The Site is supported by advertising. We work with advertising partners, including AdsKeeper and Google advertising services (and related demand partners), which may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads and measure performance.

For Google, see also: How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.

These partners may collect information about your visits to this Site and other sites to build interest profiles and serve ads. Their processing is governed by their own privacy policies.

Depending on your location, you may be able to opt out of interest-based advertising through industry tools such as Dig Yourself Out (DAA) or Your Online Choices (EU).

7. Hosting and infrastructure

We use third-party infrastructure to host and deliver the Site, including content delivery and security services (for example, Cloudflare). These providers may process technical data such as IP addresses and request logs to provide hosting, caching, and protection against abuse.

8. When we share information

We may share information with:

  • Service providers who help us run the Site (hosting, analytics, ads, email)
  • Professional advisors, if needed
  • Authorities, when required by law or to protect rights and safety
  • A buyer or successor, if we are involved in a merger, sale, or similar transaction

We do not sell your email address as a standalone product list.

9. International transfers

The Site may be accessed worldwide. Information may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States and the European Union, depending on our providers. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards offered by those providers.

10. Data retention

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above:

  • Contact emails: until the request is resolved, then a limited archive period
  • Analytics and logs: according to provider settings and our operational needs
  • Security logs: for a limited period to investigate abuse

11. Your rights

Depending on where you live (for example under GDPR or CCPA/CPRA), you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Request deletion
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Opt out of sale/sharing of personal information for targeted advertising, where applicable
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, email [email protected] with “Privacy Request” in the subject line. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

12. California notice (summary)

If you are a California resident, you may request disclosure of categories of personal information collected, request deletion, and opt out of certain sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising, as defined by California law. Contact us using the email above. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

13. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information (HTTPS, access controls, infrastructure protections). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

14. Third-party links

Stories and pages may link to third-party websites or services. Their privacy practices are their own. We are not responsible for content or policies outside punnik.com.

15. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the Site after an update means you accept the revised Policy.

16. Contact

Questions about privacy?
Email: [email protected]
Site: punnik.com