1. Introduction

Clear Cut Coverage ("we," "our," or "us") operates clearcutcoverage.com, a news aggregation service that presents headlines from across the political spectrum to help readers access diverse perspectives on current events.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit Clear Cut Coverage, our servers automatically collect certain information through standard web server logs:

• IP Address: Your device's Internet Protocol address (used for security and geographic analytics)
• Browser Information: Browser type, version, and language preferences
• Device Information: Operating system and device type
• Referring URL: The website that directed you to our site
• Pages Viewed: Which pages you access on our site
• Access Timestamps: Date and time of your visits
• User Agent String: Technical information about your browser and device

2.2 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit our contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to any newsletter or notification service
• Report issues or provide feedback

2.3 Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect:

• Social Security numbers or government identifiers
• Financial or payment information
• Health or medical information
• Biometric data
• Precise geolocation data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Cookies We Use

Clear Cut Coverage uses minimal cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality (e.g., session management). These cannot be disabled.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your display preferences (e.g., dark/light mode, filter settings). These are optional.

4.2 Cookies We Do Not Use

We do not use:

• Third-party advertising cookies
• Cross-site tracking cookies
• Social media tracking pixels

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all sites
• Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may receive limited information:

5.1 Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display typography. When you load our pages, your browser connects to Google's servers to retrieve font files. Google may collect:

• Your IP address
• Browser and device information

Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy

5.2 Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

We may use CDN services to deliver static assets efficiently. These services may log access data including IP addresses for security and performance optimization.

5.3 Third-Party News Content

When you click on a headline to read the full article, you leave our site and visit the third-party news source's website. Their privacy policy governs their data collection. We do not control or receive data from your interactions with these external sites.

6. Data Retention

We retain data for the following periods:

• Server Logs: 30 days (automatically purged)
• Contact Form Submissions: 1 year, or until your inquiry is resolved, whichever is longer
• Aggregated Analytics: Indefinitely (non-personally identifiable)

You may request early deletion of your personal data by contacting us (see Section 7).

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Rights Under GDPR (European Users)

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

• Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation on how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

7.2 Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, and disclosed about you
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information (with certain exceptions)
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the "sale" of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights

7.3 Do Not Track Signals

Our site respects Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we limit data collection to essential server logs only.

8. Children's Privacy

Clear Cut Coverage is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@clearcutcoverage.com, and we will promptly delete such information.

For users aged 13-16 in the EEA, parental consent may be required for certain data processing activities.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS 1.3
• Access Controls: Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Infrastructure Security: Our servers are protected by firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Regular Updates: We keep our software and systems updated with security patches
• Minimal Data: We practice data minimization—collecting only what we need

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

Clear Cut Coverage is operated from the United States. If you access our site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

For EEA users: We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission for international data transfers where required. By using our site, you consent to the transfer of information to the United States.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (such as a banner on our homepage)
• Changes are effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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