Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 04, 2025
At The Actual News, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and usage.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account
- Subscription Information: Payment details processed securely through Stripe for premium subscriptions
- Communications: Messages you send to us through our contact email
Automatically Collected Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to improve your experience
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our news aggregation service
- Process premium subscriptions and manage your account
- Send important account updates and security notifications
- Improve our website and user experience
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance our content delivery
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in operating our website (e.g., Stripe for payment processing)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale
- Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our free tier. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.
Stripe
Payment processing for premium subscriptions is handled by Stripe. Stripe's privacy policy governs their collection and use of your payment information.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- Secure server infrastructure with encryption
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Access controls limiting who can view your information
- Secure payment processing through Stripe
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request information about the data we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@theactualnews.org
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your login status and preferences
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Deliver relevant advertisements (for free tier users)
- Improve website functionality and user experience
You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes (if you have an account)
Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@theactualnews.org
General Contact: contact@theactualnews.org