At CounterMisinformation.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our fact checking website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us voluntarily when you interact with our website, such as your name, email address, or any other information you provide when contacting us or submitting a fact-checking request.

1.2 Fact Checking Data: When you submit a fact-checking request or contribute to our fact-checking efforts, we may collect and store the information related to the claim, source, and supporting evidence.

1.3 Log Files and Analytics: We may automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information for analytics purposes.

1.4 Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These technologies help us analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movements around the site, and gather demographic information.

 

2. Use of Information

2.1 Fact Checking Services: We use the information you provide to fact check claims and provide accurate information to our users. The fact-checking data collected may be used to analyze trends, improve the accuracy of our fact-checking services, and enhance the user experience.

2.2 Communication: We may use your personal information to communicate with you, respond to your inquiries, and provide updates related to our fact-checking services. We may also send you newsletters and other relevant information with your consent.

2.3 Statistical Analysis: We may use non-personal information, such as aggregated data and analytics, to analyze website traffic, improve our fact-checking methodology, and better understand user behavior and preferences.

 

3. Disclosure of Information

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers: We may engage trusted third-party service providers to assist us in operating our website, analyzing data, or providing other services. These service providers will have access to your personal information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.

3.3 Anonymized Data: We may share aggregated and anonymized data with third parties for research, statistical analysis, or other legitimate purposes. This data does not personally identify individuals.

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4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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5. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for reference or additional information. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal information.

 

6. Children's Privacy

Our fact checking website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will take steps to promptly delete that information.

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7. Changes to the Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.

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8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at CounterMisinformation@proton.me

By using our fact checking website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described herein.