Privacy Policy

Information we collect

Our hosting and security systems may process IP address, device and browser information, requested pages, referring pages, approximate location, timestamps and security signals. We receive information you choose to send by email or another contact channel. If optional analytics, advertising or newsletter services are activated, those services may use cookies or similar identifiers as disclosed here and in the preference tools presented to you.

How we use information

We use information to deliver and secure the site, understand aggregate readership, respond to messages, investigate abuse, improve coverage, comply with law and, where permitted, measure or support advertising. News tips are reviewed for editorial purposes; sending a tip does not create an attorney-client, confidential-source or other fiduciary relationship.

Service providers and advertising partners

We may disclose limited information to hosting, security, analytics, communications and advertising providers that perform services for us. If Google advertising is activated, Google and its partners may use cookies or other data to select, deliver and measure ads under their own policies. Editorial coverage is not sold to advertisers.

California privacy choices

Depending on applicable law, California residents may request access, correction or deletion of certain personal information and may opt out of covered sale or sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not discriminate for exercising applicable rights. Send a request to [email protected] or visit Your Privacy Choices. We may verify identity and authority before acting.

Retention and security

We retain information only as reasonably needed for the purposes described, legal obligations, dispute resolution and newsroom records. No transmission or storage system is perfectly secure; sensitive tipsters should not assume ordinary email is anonymous.

Children and international readers

The site is intended for a general audience and not directed to children under 13. Readers may access the site from outside the United States; information may be processed in the United States and other locations used by our service providers.

Changes and contact

We may update this notice as our services change. Material revisions will carry a new effective date. Questions may be sent to [email protected].

Effective: August 20, 2026