Privacy Policy

LindyFact (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website lindyfact.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the practices described herein, please do not access the Service.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Service. The types of information we may collect include:

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit LindyFact, our servers and third-party analytics services automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, click patterns, and the date and time of your visit. This data helps us understand how visitors interact with our content and allows us to optimize the user experience.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and capture certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our Service may not function properly.

Information You Provide

If you contact us through our contact page or by other means, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiries and do not share it with third parties for marketing purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Service and its features
• To analyze usage trends and understand how visitors interact with our content
• To monitor and analyze the effectiveness of our news aggregation algorithms
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, security threats, and fraudulent activity
• To respond to your comments, questions, and requests submitted through our contact page
• To deliver relevant advertisements through our advertising partners
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

3. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to help us operate and improve our Service. These services may collect information about your use of our website in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-927W1QEH52) to collect and analyze information about how visitors use our Service. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to visiting. We use the information from Google Analytics to improve our Service and content. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to our site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Service. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings page.

Content Sources

LindyFact aggregates news content from third-party publishers and news sources. When you click on links to external articles, you will be directed to third-party websites that have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Service uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Service. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
• Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
• Preference Cookies: These cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred reading settings or theme preferences.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Service.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the information we collect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols, regular security assessments, and access controls that limit who can view or modify data.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We encourage you to take steps to protect yourself online, including using strong passwords and keeping your software up to date.

6. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information, such as analytics data and server logs, for a reasonable period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry. Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot be used to identify you may be retained indefinitely for analytical purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right of Access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you and how it is processed.
• Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions provided by law.
• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your browser settings, using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.
• Right to Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to Restrict Processing: In certain circumstances, you may request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our contact page. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information from our records as promptly as possible. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us through our contact page so that we can take appropriate action.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of the Service after any modifications to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us through our contact page. We are committed to working with you to resolve any concerns about your privacy.