Privacy Policy – True Crime Lens

Last Updated: November 2025

True Crime Lens – Real-Life Crime Stories & Unsolved Mysteries is owned by True Crime Lens, which acts as the data controller for your personal information.

We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your data while responsibly sharing true crime stories that honour the victims and their families.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller / Who We Are

True Crime Lens is operated by True Crime Lens.

Contact Email: truecrimelens@truecrimestories.jinja.news

We are responsible for the collection, use, and protection of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

Name, email, and contact details via forms, newsletters, or comments
Any information submitted voluntarily for services or inquiries
Payment information if applicable

B. Automatically Collected Information

IP address, browser type/version, operating system, device type
Time zone, date/time of access, pages visited, navigation paths
Referring URLs, search terms, and interactions
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

C. Third-Party Data

Partners such as Google, Ezoic, and analytics providers may collect device identifiers, anonymous browsing data, and ad interactions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Operate and maintain the website
Analyse and improve website performance
Deliver ads via Google, Ezoic, or other partners
Respond to inquiries or support requests
Prevent fraud and abuse
Personalise content and features
Share true crime stories respectfully, honoring victims and their families

Legal Bases under GDPR:

Consent for non-essential cookies, analytics, and ads
Legitimate interest for security and essential operations
Contract for services requested by users

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, measure performance, and deliver personalised advertising.

Types of Cookies

Essential Cookies: Required for site operation, security, and consent management
Analytics Cookies: Track anonymised site usage to improve performance
Advertising & Personalisation Cookies: Used by Google, Ezoic, and affiliates to deliver relevant ads, frequency capping, and measure performance
Preference Cookies: Remember language, consent, and user preferences

Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics & Ads
Ezoic (ads, optimisation, testing)
Social media platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook)
Affiliate tracking cookies

Managing Cookies

Use the Cookie Consent Banner (CMP) to accept, reject, or customise cookies
Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
California residents can opt out via the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page: https://truecrimestories.jinja.news/do-not-sell-or-share

5. Advertising & Ezoic / Google AdSense Disclosure

Google AdSense may use cookies such as IDE, DSID, ANID to deliver ads and measure engagement
Ezoic may use cookies for ad optimisation, personalisation, testing, and analytics
Ezoic acts as a joint controller for advertising data

6. Affiliate Disclosure

Some pages may contain affiliate links. Clicking these links may set cookies to track referrals.

Commissions may be earned if purchases are made
There is no additional cost to the user

7. Data Sharing and Transfers

We may share personal information with:

Hosting providers, analytics services, advertising partners (Google, Ezoic)
Legal authorities when required by law

Data may be transferred internationally (e.g., U.S., Canada) with safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.
We do not sell personal information directly.

8. User Rights

EU/UK (GDPR)

You have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your data
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Opt out of sale/sharing of personal information
Request access, deletion, and disclosure of collected data
Limit use of sensitive personal information
Exercise rights without discrimination

Requests may be made via truecrimelens@truecrimestories.jinja.news.

9. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for services, legal obligations, or disputes
Automatically collected data (cookies, analytics) is retained according to vendor specifications

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards.
No online transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage reading their privacy statements.

12. Children’s Privacy

The website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

13. Respectful True Crime Policy / Ethical Statement

We aim to report true crime stories responsibly, ensuring victims are treated with dignity.
Our content focuses on facts and awareness, avoiding sensationalism and speculation.

14. Updates & Contact Information

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date.