Privacy Policy
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide through our contact form, including name, email, and message content. For anonymous submissions, we redact all personal information before processing. We also collect technical information such as IP addresses and browser data for security purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to process submissions, respond to inquiries, and improve our services. All personal information is handled confidentially. Anonymous submissions are processed without storing identifying information. We never sell your data to third parties.
Data Protection and Security
We implement strict security measures to protect your information. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We use secure servers and follow industry best practices for data protection. Our platform is regularly audited for security vulnerabilities.
Anonymous Submissions
When you choose to submit anonymously, we redact all personal information including names, email addresses, and other identifying details. We maintain strict confidentiality for anonymous sources and do not store identifying information linked to your submission.
Article Comments and User Content
If you post comments or user-generated content on our platform, we collect the information you voluntarily provide. We moderate all comments to maintain community standards. Personal information in comments is visible to other users, so please avoid sharing sensitive data.
Third-Party Services
We use secure email services and cloud storage providers that comply with privacy regulations. We do not share your information with third parties except as required by law or to protect our legal rights. Our analytics services do not track individual users.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to your data, request deletion, or withdraw consent. For anonymous submissions, we cannot provide access as we do not store identifying information. You can contact us to request data removal within 30 days of submission.
Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for website functionality, user preferences, and security. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics that identify individual users. All cookie usage is minimal and necessary for site operation and user experience.
International Compliance
We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other international privacy laws. We process data lawfully and provide appropriate safeguards for international data transfers. Our privacy practices meet or exceed global privacy standards.
Source Protection Policy
We maintain strict confidentiality for news sources and confidential information submitted to us. We will not disclose the identity of sources without explicit permission, except when required by law through proper legal process.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes through our website. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
Contact Us
For privacy questions, data requests, or concerns, please contact us through our secure contact form. We respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours and maintain strict confidentiality for all communications.