Privacy Policy

The Kainos upholds a journalism ethos grounded in accuracy, integrity, and human dignity. Our editorial decisions prioritize truth, public interest, and the universal values of fairness, equality, and respect for all communities—irrespective of religion, belief, ethnicity, gender, region, or identity. We operate with a human-centered, secular outlook that promotes coexistence, ethical responsibility, and the collective good of society.
We publish news that is factual, verified, and supported by credible evidence. Unconfirmed claims, speculation, or misinformation are not permitted. Any error, once identified, is corrected transparently and without delay.
Editorial independence is fundamental to our newsroom. Political, commercial, ideological, or personal influences do not shape our reporting. Advertisers and sponsors have no control over editorial content, and neutrality is maintained at every stage of news gathering and publication.
Our journalism adheres to internationally recognized ethical principles:
fairness, balance, transparency, non-discrimination, respect for human rights, and a strong commitment to public accountability. We categorically reject hate speech, extremism, stereotyping, and any content that undermines social harmony or human dignity.
As a modern newsroom integrating advanced AI technologies, we use AI tools only to support research, analysis, translation, and preliminary content generation. All AI-assisted material is rigorously reviewed and approved by human editors. AI systems are never allowed to publish unchecked information, and our AI usage follows strict ethical guidelines of accuracy, transparency, and accountability.
Source protection is a cornerstone of our reporting. We safeguard the confidentiality of all sources and use anonymous sources only when necessary and after independently verifying their credibility. No source’s identity is revealed without explicit consent.
We maintain a zero-tolerance stance on plagiarism. All published work must be original or properly attributed, and editors ensure strict compliance with international copyright and attribution standards.
Privacy and personal dignity are paramount. Personal information, images, or private data are not published without informed consent unless clearly justified by overriding public interest. Sensationalism, exploitation, and irresponsible reporting—especially on vulnerable individuals or communities—are strictly prohibited.
Coverage of sensitive topics such as conflict, extremism, religion, gender-based issues, human rights, and children is guided by empathy, restraint, and respect. Harmful details, graphic imagery, or language that incites intolerance, fear, or discrimination are not allowed.
We uphold freedom of expression responsibly. Opinions and columns represent the views of individual writers, not necessarily The Kainos. We encourage intelligent debate and diverse viewpoints while maintaining boundaries that prevent hate, misinformation, or incitement.
Visuals—including videos, photographs, graphics, and AI-generated media—must be authentic, contextualized, and ethically sourced. Manipulated or misleading visuals are not permitted, and copyright compliance is mandatory.
We are committed to diversity, equal representation, and inclusive storytelling. Our newsroom actively promotes voices from all backgrounds and strives to reflect the multicultural, pluralistic fabric of society.
Finally, we remain accountable to our readers. Feedback, complaints, and concerns are taken seriously, reviewed promptly, and addressed with transparency. Our ultimate purpose is to serve the public with journalism that informs, empowers, and strengthens a peaceful, humane, and enlightened society.