Last updated: January 1, 2025
FactProof collects minimal personal information. When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. When you submit a claim, we collect the claim text, any URL you provide, and optionally your email address. We do not require account creation or registration to read our content.
Like most websites, our server logs automatically record IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and pages viewed. This data is used in aggregate for traffic analysis and is not linked to individual identities.
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We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your email address with advertisers.
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If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use your email address only to send you the newsletter you requested. We never share subscriber email addresses with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
Information submitted through our claim submission form is used only to investigate and potentially publish fact-checks. If you provide an email address, we may contact you for additional context. We do not share submission details, including email addresses, with third parties.
FactProof is not directed at 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, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will note the date of the most recent update at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
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