Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to PoliticalLiars.com ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and language preferences
• Usage Data: How you interact with our content, articles viewed, and voting patterns

2.2 Information You Provide

• Voting Data: When you vote on articles, we store your vote anonymously with IP-based rate limiting
• Comments: If you use our Disqus commenting system, refer to Disqus's privacy policy
• Newsletter Signup: Email address (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
• Donations: Payment information processed securely through Stripe (we don't store card details)

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site functionality (login, voting, preferences)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand site usage and improve content
• Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense and advertising partners to display relevant ads
• Third-Party Cookies: Disqus, Stripe, and other integrated services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

5. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and maintain our website services
• Display voting results and community engagement metrics
• Prevent fraud and abuse (rate limiting, duplicate voting)
• Analyze site usage to improve content and user experience
• Display personalized advertisements
• Send newsletters (only if you opt-in)
• Respond to support requests
• Comply with legal obligations

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Google, Stripe, Disqus, and hosting providers
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from newsletters anytime
• Cookie Control: Manage cookies via browser settings
• Ad Personalization: Opt out via Google Ad Settings or NAI opt-out

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption, secure database storage, and regular security updates. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Users

Our servers are located in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.

14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent