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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. This page explains what we collect and why.

Last updated: October 11, 2026 · Effective immediately

This Privacy Policy describes how Fokus Surabaya ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses and shares information when you visit fokussurabaya.com (the "Site"). By using the Site you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide

We collect information you voluntarily submit, such as your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or complete our contact form.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect technical data including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed and the time and date of your visit.

2. Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences and measure how our content performs. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

  • Essential cookies — required for the Site to function correctly.
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand which articles are read and how readers navigate.
  • Advertising cookies — may be set by third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant ads.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

3. Third-party advertising

We may display advertising served by third-party networks. These partners may use cookies, web beacons or similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. We do not control the data practices of these third parties; please review their respective privacy policies.

4. How we use your information

  • To operate, maintain and improve the Site and our journalism.
  • To send you newsletters and updates you have requested.
  • To respond to enquiries, tips and correction requests.
  • To detect, prevent and address technical issues or misuse.
  • To measure audience engagement and analyse content performance.

5. Legal bases for processing

Where required by law, we process personal data on the basis of your consent, our legitimate interests in operating a news publication, the performance of a contract with you, or compliance with a legal obligation.

6. Sharing your information

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the Site (for example, hosting and analytics providers), with advertising partners as described above, or where required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

8. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the processing of your personal data, to object to processing, and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@fokussurabaya.com.

9. Children's privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. Where we do so, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

12. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email privacy@fokussurabaya.com or use our Contact Us page.