Read The Truth

Privacy Policy

How we handle your data and privacy

Last updated: February 15, 2026

Important: This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA), and other applicable privacy laws in all 50 US states and internationally.

Legal Notice: While we strive to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws, this policy should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel to ensure it meets your specific legal requirements and circumstances.

Read The Truth ("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.

Data Controller: Read The Truth is the data controller responsible for your personal data. For questions about this policy or our data practices, contact us at privacy@readthetruth.info.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f)): We process data to provide and improve our website, analyze usage patterns, and ensure security. Our legitimate interests include website operation, security, and user experience improvement.
  • Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): Where we use cookies or similar technologies that require consent, we will obtain your explicit consent before processing.
  • Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c)): We may process data to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to legal requests or protecting rights.

You have the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests. To exercise this right, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

  • IP address (may be considered personal data under GDPR)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Date and time of visits
  • Device identifiers
  • Geographic location (general, based on IP)

Note: We do not use this information to identify individual users unless required by law.

Information You Provide

Currently, Read The Truth is a read-only platform and does not require user accounts or registration. If we add features in the future that require personal information (such as email addresses, names, or other identifiers), we will:

  • Update this policy accordingly
  • Obtain your explicit consent before collecting such information
  • Provide clear information about what data is collected and why
  • Allow you to opt-out or withdraw consent at any time

Categories of Personal Information (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we may collect:

  • Identifiers: IP address, device identifiers
  • Internet Activity: Browsing history, interaction with website
  • Geolocation Data: General location based on IP address

We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for commercial purposes without your consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our website
  • Understand how visitors use our website to improve user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Detect and prevent technical issues and security threats
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others

We do not use your information for:

  • Targeted advertising or marketing
  • Profiling or automated decision-making that produces legal effects
  • Sale of personal information to third parties

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention Periods:

  • Website analytics data: Up to 26 months (or as configured in analytics tools)
  • Server logs: Up to 90 days
  • Security-related data: As required by law or until no longer needed for security purposes

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with applicable laws.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These require consent where required by law.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your preferences (such as theme selection). These require consent where required by law.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our website.

Cookie Consent: Where required by law (including GDPR and applicable US state laws), we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.We do not share personal information for commercial purposes without your explicit consent.

We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting analytics, or performing other services on our behalf. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of assets, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business, provided the receiving party agrees to honor this Privacy Policy.
  • With Your Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent for specific purposes.

International Data Transfers: Some of our service providers may be located outside your country of residence. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
  • Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant supervisory authorities as required by applicable law (within 72 hours under GDPR, and as required by state laws).

Your Privacy Rights

Your Rights Under GDPR (European Union)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

  • Right of Access (Article 15): Request access to your personal data and receive a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification (Article 16): Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Right to Erasure (Article 17): Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restrict Processing (Article 18): Request restriction of processing of your personal data
  • Right to Data Portability (Article 20): Receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
  • Right to Object (Article 21): Object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where we rely on consent to process your information
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority (supervisory authority)

Your Rights Under CCPA (California)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at privacy@readthetruth.info. We will respond within 45 days (or as required by law).

Your Rights Under State Privacy Laws

Residents of Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Utah (UCPA), and other states with privacy laws have similar rights, including:

  • Right to access personal data
  • Right to delete personal data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to opt-out of targeted advertising (where applicable)
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to appeal our response to your request

Universal Rights: Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • File a complaint with relevant authorities

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your privacy rights, please contact us at privacy@readthetruth.info with:

  • Your name and contact information
  • Description of the right you wish to exercise
  • Sufficient information to verify your identity

We will respond to your request within the timeframes required by applicable law:

  • GDPR: Within one month (may be extended by two months for complex requests)
  • CCPA: Within 45 days (may be extended by an additional 45 days)
  • State Laws: As specified by each state's requirements

Verification: We may need to verify your identity before processing your request to protect your privacy and security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA) without verifiable parental consent, as required by the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and GDPR.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at privacy@readthetruth.info, and we will delete such information from our systems in accordance with applicable law.

If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 (or 16 in the EEA) without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling

We do not use automated decision-making processes (including profiling) that produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you, as defined under GDPR Article 22.

If we implement any automated decision-making in the future, we will:

  • Notify you in advance
  • Obtain your explicit consent where required
  • Provide you with the right to human intervention
  • Allow you to express your point of view and contest the decision

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted.

We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms. However, you can control tracking through your browser settings and cookie preferences.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Read The Truth. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites or services.

International Users

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States and other countries where our servers are located.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses and other legally recognized mechanisms.

If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, Switzerland, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you have additional rights as described in the "Your Privacy Rights" section above.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last updated" date
  • Providing notice through our website or other means where required by law

Material changes will be communicated at least 30 days before they take effect, where required by applicable law. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@readthetruth.info

Data Protection Inquiries: privacy@readthetruth.info

Website: Read The Truth - About

Supervisory Authority: If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (supervisory authority). A list of supervisory authorities can be found at https://edpb.europa.eu/about-edpb/about-edpb/members_en