Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 9, 2025
At Politics Aside, we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.
Remember: This is a satire website. All articles are fictional humor, not factual news.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Email address (for account registration)
- Password (encrypted)
- Username/display name (for comments)
- Payment information (processed securely by our payment processor)
- Comments and other content you post
Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide access to subscription content
- Enable you to post comments
- Process payments
- Send account-related emails (password resets, subscription updates)
- Send newsletters (if you opt in)
- Improve our site and understand how it's used
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage
- [If applicable: Display targeted advertising]
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly if you disable them.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
Service Providers: Companies that help us operate our site (hosting, payment processing, email services, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights
Business Transfers: If we sell or merge our business
With Your Consent: When you direct us to share your information
We do NOT sell your personal information for money.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect information:
- Stripe for payment processing
- Google Adsense for advertising (planned in the future, not currently active as of November, 2025.
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
Your Comments
Comments you post are public and visible to all site visitors. Do not post sensitive personal information in comments. We may remove comments that violate our Terms of Service.
Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. You use our site at your own risk.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights including:
Access: Request a copy of your personal information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails or opt out of targeted advertising
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email].
State-Specific Rights
California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut and other states with privacy laws provide additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information we collect
- Right to opt out of "sale" or "sharing" of data
- Right to appeal our decisions on your requests
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration. Some advertising practices may qualify as "sharing" under certain state laws.
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion at any time.
International Users
Our site is based in the United States. If you access it from elsewhere, your information will be transferred to and stored in the U.S.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of the site means you accept the changes.
Contact Us
Questions about privacy? Contact us at: contact@politicsaside.net
Last Updated: November 9. 2025