Information we collect
When you visit our website, we may collect basic usage information such as pages viewed, approximate location based on IP address, device type, browser type, and referral source. This information helps us understand how readers use our publication and improve clarity and usability.
We do not ask for sensitive personal information to read standard editorial content.
Newsletter sign-up data
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the information you provide in the sign-up form, typically your email address and any optional fields shown at the time of registration.
We use this information only to deliver newsletter content, provide publication updates, and manage subscription preferences.
How we use information
Information is used to operate and improve our site, understand audience needs, maintain publication quality, and communicate with subscribers. We may also use aggregated data to evaluate editorial performance and reader engagement trends.
We do not use reader data for unrelated marketing activities that conflict with our editorial mission.
Cookies and analytics
Word of Truth may use cookies and similar technologies to support core site functions, remember basic preferences, and measure general traffic patterns. Analytics tools may report broad, non-identifying insights such as page popularity, session duration, and device distribution.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect certain website features.
Data retention
We keep information only as long as needed for publication operations, subscription delivery, legal obligations, and basic record-keeping. Newsletter subscriber data is retained while your subscription is active and for a limited period afterward when required for compliance or security.
Third-party sharing limits
We do not sell personal information. We share data only when necessary to run our website and newsletter services, comply with legal requirements, or protect the safety and integrity of our publication.
Any service providers we use are expected to handle information in line with privacy and security obligations appropriate to their role.
Privacy questions and contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact the Word of Truth editorial team through our contact page.
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