Privacy Policy for FactCheckX.com
Effective Date: 2024
At FactCheckX.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”), your privacy is a priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy laws.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- IP address
- Any information submitted via contact forms, surveys, or support inquiries
b. Usage & Technical Data
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs
- General location based on IP
c. Sensitive Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., health information, political opinions) unless explicitly provided and consented to.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve our fact-checking services
- Communicate with you and respond to inquiries
- Send relevant newsletters or updates (if subscribed)
- Analyze usage patterns to optimize website performance
- Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
- Fulfill legal obligations
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR, we process your data under these legal bases:
- Your consent
- Contractual necessity
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests, such as improving our services or website
You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us (see Section 9).
4. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
If you are an EU resident (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access your data
- Rectify or delete data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
If you are a California resident (CCPA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and why
- Request access to and deletion of your data
- Opt out of the sale of your personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
To exercise these rights, email us at: privacy@factcheckx.com
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tools for:
- Website functionality
- Visitor analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Improving performance and security
You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share data with:
- Web hosting and analytics providers
- Email marketing tools (if you opt in)
- Legal and regulatory authorities, when required
All third-party services are bound by data protection agreements.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal requirements. Data may be anonymized or securely deleted when no longer needed.
8. Security
We follow industry best practices to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us at:
Email: privacy@factcheckx.com
Mailing Address:
FactCheckX.com
2100 Rio Grande St, Suite 105
Austin, TX 78705
USA
Phone: (737) 555-0126
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed.