Car submerged in Czech river sparks outrage, driver faces minor fine
Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A car parked in a river in Jesenice, Czech Republic, has caused public outrage, with drivers facing only a small fine.
- The article discusses the online advertising and subscription models of the news outlet iDNES.cz.
- It details the options for users: a premium ad-free subscription or a free version with targeted advertising based on user data.
A car submerged in a river in Jesenice, Czech Republic, has sparked significant public anger, yet the driver responsible faces only a minor penalty. The incident, which has drawn widespread criticism, highlights a perceived leniency in the consequences for actions that disrupt public spaces and potentially harm the environment.
The article, however, primarily focuses on the operational model of the news outlet iDNES.cz, detailing its advertising and subscription services. It presents two main options for readers: an ad-free "iDNES Premium" subscription for 199 Czech koruna per month, which also grants access to other MAFRA publications and digital magazines, or a free version that includes targeted advertising.
For users opting for the free service, iDNES.cz explains that advertisements will be personalized based on browsing habits and interests, collected through cookies and other online identifiers. This personalization is carried out by MAFRA, a.s., and its 125 advertising partners. Users are informed that they can withdraw their consent for targeted advertising at any time, but doing so will prompt them to upgrade to the ad-free premium service.
The publication also outlines the various ways user data is processed, including for selecting personalized content and advertisements, measuring ad performance, audience understanding through statistics, and service development. It clarifies that certain data processing, not related to targeted ads, is based on legitimate interest, and users can manage these settings or object to them. The article emphasizes that the chosen settings apply to iDNES.cz, Lidovky.cz, Expres.cz, and Antiyoutuber.cz.
Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.