Privacy Policy

The News Nerds Love ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website thenewsnerdslove.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site.

Information We Collect

Analytics Data (via Umami)

We use Umami, a privacy-focused, self-hosted analytics platform, to understand how visitors use our Site. Umami collects:

• Page URLs visited
• Referrer URLs (where you came from)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Country-level location (derived from IP address, which is NOT stored)
• Screen resolution

Umami does not use cookies, does not collect personally identifiable information, does not track users across websites, and does not store IP addresses. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.

Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you choose to provide, such as your name and email address. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry.

RSS Feed Subscriptions

If you subscribe to our RSS feed, your feed reader handles the connection. We do not collect subscriber information through RSS.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not use cookies or tracking pixels
• We do not use Google Analytics or any third-party analytics
• We do not sell, rent, or share any visitor data with third parties
• We do not build user profiles or track individual visitors
• We do not engage in targeted advertising or retargeting
• We do not collect biometric data, financial information, or social security numbers

How We Use Information

Analytics data is used solely to understand aggregate traffic patterns, improve our content, and optimize site performance. We do not use analytics data to identify individual visitors.

Contact information you provide is used only to respond to your message and is not added to any marketing list or shared with third parties.

Data Storage and Security

Analytics data is stored on our self-hosted infrastructure located in the United States. We implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction of data.

Third-Party Services

Our Site uses Cloudflare for CDN and DDoS protection. Cloudflare may process certain connection data in accordance with their privacy policy.

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Delete your personal information
• Opt out of data collection (note: our analytics are anonymous by default)
• Request information about our data practices

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Other State Residents: Similar rights may apply under your state's privacy law. Contact us to exercise your rights.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries:

• Email: [email protected]