This privacy policy explains what information FactCove (“we”, “us”) collects when you visit https://factcove.com (the “site”), how we use it, and the choices you have. It is written for readers in the United States and also covers the rights of visitors from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and other regions.
Information we collect
Information you give us
If you email us, we receive your email address, your name if you include it, and the content of your message. We use it only to respond to you.
If you sign up for our newsletter, we store your email address, the date you signed up and the page you signed up on. We use it only to send you the newsletter, through an email service provider that handles the sending for us. We never sell or rent your address. You can unsubscribe at any time with the link in any newsletter email, or ask us to delete your address by emailing contact@factcove.com.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, our servers and service providers automatically record technical information when you visit: your IP address, browser and device type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed and the date and time of your visit. This helps us keep the site secure, fix problems and understand which content is useful.
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We and our partners use them to:
- Make the site work (for example, remembering your cookie choices);
- Measure audience and performance (analytics), so we know which articles readers find valuable;
- Show advertising, which keeps the site free to read.
Where the law requires it, non-essential cookies are only used after you give consent through our cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time from the cookie settings link on the site or by clearing cookies in your browser.
Advertising and Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info.
- Learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
If you choose non-personalized ads, you will still see ads, but they will be based on context (such as the article you are reading) rather than your browsing history.
How we use information
- To operate, maintain and secure the site;
- To understand how readers use the site and improve our content;
- To display advertising, including personalized ads where permitted;
- To respond to messages and requests, and to send the newsletter to readers who signed up for it;
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.
How information is shared
We do not sell your personal information for money. We share information with service providers that help us run the site (such as hosting, security, email delivery, analytics and advertising partners) and when required by law. Under some U.S. state laws, allowing advertising partners to collect information through cookies for personalized ads may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal information; you can opt out as described below.
Your rights
California residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you live in California, you have the right to know what personal information we collect and how it is used and shared; to request deletion or correction of your personal information; to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising; to limit the use of sensitive personal information; and not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights. To opt out of sale/sharing, use the cookie settings on the site (which also honors Global Privacy Control signals where supported) or adjust your Google ad settings. To make any other request, email contact@factcove.com.
Other U.S. states
Residents of states with comprehensive privacy laws (such as Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas and others) may have similar rights to access, correct, delete and obtain a copy of their personal data and to opt out of targeted advertising. Contact us to exercise these rights; if we decline a request, you may appeal by replying to our response.
EEA, UK and Switzerland (GDPR)
We process personal data on the basis of your consent (advertising and analytics cookies), our legitimate interests (keeping the site secure and working) and legal obligations. You have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
Data retention
We keep server logs and analytics data only as long as needed for security and statistics, emails for as long as needed to handle your request, and newsletter addresses until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete them. Advertising partners retain data according to their own policies.
Children’s privacy
The site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to other websites
Articles may link to other websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows when it last changed.
Contact
Questions or requests about privacy: contact@factcove.com.