Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to NTS NEWS (”NTS NEWS,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), a publication available through the Substack platform at ntsnews.substack.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you visit, subscribe to, interact with, or otherwise use NTS NEWS.

By accessing or using NTS NEWS, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: ntsnews@substack.com

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Email address

• Name or display name

• Subscription preferences

• Information contained in comments, messages, or correspondence

• Survey responses

• Feedback and inquiries

• Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit NTS NEWS, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device information

• Operating system

• Referral URLs

• Pages viewed

• Dates and times of access

• Click and interaction data

• General geographic location derived from IP address

Information Collected Through Substack

NTS NEWS operates on the Substack platform. As a result, Substack may collect additional information about users in accordance with its own privacy policies and practices.

We may receive certain information from Substack regarding subscribers, readership statistics, engagement metrics, and publication performance.

How We Use Information

We may use collected information for the following purposes:

Providing Our Services

• Delivering newsletters and publications

• Managing subscriptions

• Providing requested content

• Responding to inquiries and communications

Improving NTS NEWS

• Understanding readership trends

• Analyzing engagement and performance

• Improving content quality and user experience

• Developing new features and offerings

Communications

• Sending newsletters and updates

• Responding to requests and questions

• Informing users about changes to our publication

• Sending administrative notifications

Security and Legal Compliance

• Protecting against fraud and abuse

• Maintaining the security of our publication

• Enforcing our policies and terms

• Complying with legal obligations

Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable under the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, or similar laws, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Consent

• Performance of a contract

• Compliance with legal obligations

• Legitimate interests

• Protection of vital interests

• Other lawful bases permitted by applicable law

Cookies and Similar Technologies

NTS NEWS and the Substack platform may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences

• Maintain account functionality

• Analyze traffic and engagement

• Improve publication performance

• Enhance user experience

• Measure effectiveness of communications

Users may manage cookie settings through their browser preferences, though certain functionality may be affected.

Analytics

We may use analytics tools and reports provided through Substack or other service providers to better understand:

• Subscriber growth

• Article performance

• Reader engagement

• Geographic distribution of readers

• Technical performance

Analytics data may be aggregated and anonymized where appropriate.

Email Communications

Subscribers may receive:

• Newsletters

• Publication updates

• Administrative notices

• Subscriber communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in communications or by contacting us.

Certain service-related communications may still be sent when necessary.

Comments and User Content

If commenting features are available, information you submit may become publicly visible, including:

• Display names

• Profile information

• Comment content

Please avoid posting sensitive personal information in public areas.

We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove content that violates applicable rules or policies.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with service providers that help us operate NTS NEWS, including:

• Hosting providers

• Email delivery providers

• Analytics providers

• Technical support providers

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required to:

• Comply with laws or regulations

• Respond to lawful requests from authorities

• Protect our rights or property

• Investigate fraud or security issues

• Protect users or the public

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale, or transfer of assets, information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

International Data Transfers

Information may be processed or stored in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required by law, we will take reasonable measures to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers of personal data.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide services

• Fulfill legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce agreements

• Maintain business records

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable legal requirements.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

NTS NEWS is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information may contact us at ntsnews@substack.com.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

• Right of access

• Right to correction

• Right to deletion

• Right to restrict processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to object to processing

• Right to withdraw consent

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise applicable rights, please contact us at ntsnews@substack.com.

We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

Third-Party Links

Articles, newsletters, and other content may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third parties. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Substack Platform

Because NTS NEWS operates through Substack, certain personal information may also be collected, processed, and stored by Substack.

Your use of Substack is subject to Substack’s own terms, policies, and privacy practices. Users should review Substack’s privacy documentation for additional information about how data is handled on the platform.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is no universally accepted standard for responding to such signals, we may not respond to all Do Not Track requests.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When changes are made, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Material changes may be communicated through NTS NEWS, email communications, or other appropriate means.

Continued use of NTS NEWS after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

NTS NEWS
Email: ntsnews@substack.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to inquiries in a timely manner, usually within twenty-four to forty-eight hours. We are available seven days a week.

Thank you!

- The NTS NEWS Team