Privacy Policy

Last updated: 22 September 2026

This policy explains how personal data is processed when you visit www.heliumnews.com, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.

1. Controller

Helium News is published by Just Media, a brand of LLC Just Batumi (Identification No. 445506088), Office No. 550, 8A Kobaladze St, Batumi 6010, Georgia. Contact for privacy matters: editor@heliumnews.com.

2. Data we process

• Technical data: when you visit the site, our hosting provider automatically records server logs (IP address, date and time, requested page, browser and device information). Legal basis: our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
• Comments: if you comment, we process the name, email address, website and IP address you provide, together with the comment. Legal basis: legitimate interest in operating the comment function and preventing abuse.
• Correspondence: if you email us, we process your email address and the content of your message to reply. Legal basis: legitimate interest in answering enquiries, or steps prior to a contract where relevant.
• Cookies: see our Cookie Policy.

3. Recipients

The website is hosted by a professional hosting provider that processes data on our behalf. We do not sell personal data. Data may be disclosed where required by law.

4. International transfers

The publisher is established in Georgia, and our service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where required, transfers are made with appropriate safeguards under Chapter V GDPR.

5. Retention

Server logs are kept for a limited period by our hosting provider. Comments are kept for as long as they are published. Correspondence is kept as long as needed to handle the enquiry.

6. Your rights

You have the right to access, rectify and erase your personal data, to restrict or object to processing, and to data portability, subject to legal conditions. To exercise these rights, write to editor@heliumnews.com with the subject line “Privacy”. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority, in particular in your EU member state of residence.

7. Changes

We may update this policy. The current version is always available on this page.