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Dogged News

Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Dogged News ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Email address (when you create an account or subscribe to notifications)
  • Display name (when you comment on articles)
  • Comment content submitted through the Site
  • Payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we do not store card details)

Information collected automatically:

  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring URLs
  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver and improve the Site's content and functionality
  • Send email notifications for new articles (only if you opt in)
  • Moderate user comments
  • Process donations and one-time payments
  • Analyze site traffic and readership patterns (in aggregate)
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

We use cookies for:

  • Keeping you signed in to your account
  • Remembering your theme preference (light/dark mode)
  • Understanding how readers navigate the Site

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist in operating the Site, subject to confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information if required to do so by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt out of email communications at any time
  • Object to certain types of data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us directly.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Site.