Privacy Policy

How we handle your information—clear, minimal, and transparent.

Last Updated: December 2024

The Simple Version

We collect minimal information, don't sell your data, use basic analytics to improve our site, and respect your privacy. We believe in transparency over legal jargon, so this policy explains what we actually do in plain English.

Information We Collect

Contact Information

What: Name, email address, organization (if provided)
When: When you email us at admin@straightatyoumedia.com
Why: To respond to your inquiries and maintain correspondence
How long: We keep emails as long as relevant for ongoing communication

Website Analytics

What: Basic usage data like page views, referral sources, general location (country/region), device type
How: Through standard web analytics (likely Google Analytics or similar)
Why: To understand which content is helpful and improve our site
Personal identifiers: We don't track individual users or create profiles

Cookies & Technical Data

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand site usage patterns
No tracking cookies: We don't use advertising or social media tracking pixels
Your browser: You can disable cookies in your browser settings

Quick Facts

  • Data sales: Never
  • Email marketing: None
  • User accounts: We don't have them
  • Advertising tracking: No
  • Third-party sharing: Minimal (see below)

Your Rights

  • Request data deletion
  • Ask what data we have
  • Opt out of analytics
  • Contact us anytime

How We Use Information

What We Do

  • Respond to your emails and inquiries
  • Analyze site performance to improve content
  • Ensure site security and prevent abuse
  • Comply with legal requirements if necessary
  • Maintain editorial independence and source protection

What We Don't Do

  • Sell or rent your information to anyone
  • Send unsolicited marketing emails
  • Track you across other websites
  • Create detailed user profiles
  • Share data for advertising purposes

Third-Party Services

We use minimal third-party services to operate our site. Here's what they are and why we use them:

Hosting & CDN

Service: Cloudflare Pages
Purpose: Website hosting and performance
Data: Basic server logs and security data
Privacy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

Analytics

Service: Web analytics service
Purpose: Understanding site usage
Data: Anonymized usage statistics
Control: You can opt out via browser settings

Social Media

Service: Facebook (linked from site)
Purpose: Social media presence
Data: Only if you visit our Facebook page
Privacy: Facebook Privacy Policy

Source Protection & Journalistic Standards

As a media organization, we take source protection seriously:

  • Confidentiality: We protect the identity of confidential sources
  • Secure communication: Available for sensitive information upon request
  • Data minimization: We collect only what's necessary for communication
  • Editorial independence: We don't share source information for non-editorial purposes

Your Rights & Choices

Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Ask what personal data we have about you
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a standard format
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, email us at admin@straightatyoumedia.com.

Technical Choices

You can control your privacy through:

  • Browser settings: Disable cookies and JavaScript
  • Do Not Track: We respect browser DNT signals
  • Ad blockers: We don't interfere with ad blocking software
  • Analytics opt-out: Use browser extensions or settings

These choices won't affect your ability to read our content.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption: All site traffic is encrypted
  • Secure hosting: Professional hosting with security monitoring
  • Access controls: Limited access to any personal information
  • Regular updates: We keep our systems updated and secure

International Users

Straight At You Media operates globally. If you're located outside the United States, please note that we may transfer and process your information in countries with different privacy laws. We take appropriate steps to ensure adequate protection of your personal information regardless of where it's processed.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13, and we don't knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we've collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Notify readers through our website or social media
  • Maintain previous versions for reference if requested

Contact Us About Privacy

Questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information?

Email: admin@straightatyoumedia.com
Subject line: Privacy Policy Inquiry

We'll respond within 48 hours to privacy-related questions.

Our Commitment

Privacy is a fundamental right, and we're committed to:

  • Collecting minimal information
  • Being transparent about our practices
  • Protecting source confidentiality
  • Respecting your choices
  • Maintaining editorial independence