Who we are
Unsilenced Truth is an independent news and commentary blog covering California politics and issues of national importance. Our website address is https://www.unsilencedtruth.com
What Information We Collect
Contact Form: When you use our Contact Us form, we collect your name, email address and the message you submit. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is never sold or shared with third parties.
Email Newsletter: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter through the signup form on our site, we collect your email address. We use this to send you updates when new content is published. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
Comments: When you leave a comment on our site we collect your name, email address and the content of your comment. We also collect your IP address and browser information to help prevent spam. Your email address is never displayed publicly. Your name and comment will be visible to other readers once approved.
Automatic Data Collection: Like most websites, our site automatically collects certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited and time spent on the site. This information is used to improve the site and is not linked to your personal identity.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience. These include:
- Essential cookies — necessary for the site to function properly
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site
- Comment cookies — if you leave a comment, WordPress saves your name and email in cookies so you do not have to re-enter them next time
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Embedded Content
Pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos or social media posts. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited those websites directly and may collect data about you according to their own privacy policies.
How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your messages and inquiries
- Send you newsletter updates you have requested
- Improve our website and content
- Prevent spam and maintain site security
We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to anyone.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Contact form submissions are retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
- Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe
- Comments are retained indefinitely unless you request removal
- Automatic site data is retained for up to 12 months
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of personal data you have submitted through our contact form or email newsletter — please contact us through our Contact Us page and we will respond within 30 days
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email we send
- Request removal of your comments
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However no website can guarantee complete security. We encourage you to use strong passwords and be cautious about the information you share online.
Third Party Services
Our site uses the following third party services which have their own privacy policies:
- MailerLite — email newsletter management (mailerlite.com/privacy-policy)
- WPForms — contact form processing (wpforms.com/privacy)
- Wordfence — security protection (wordfence.com/privacy-policy)
- Google Analytics — site traffic analysis (policies.google.com/privacy)
- Gravatar — profile images for comments (automattic.com/privacy)
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please use the Contact Us form on our website.
— UnsilencedTruth.com