Common Sense News

Last updated: 01-22-2026

🔐 PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Common Sense News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you access or interact with our Website.

By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect limited personal information when you:

  • Register an account
  • Submit a message, tip, or inquiry
  • Interact with AI-managed contact tools

This may include:

  • Name (optional)
  • Email address
  • User account credentials
  • Message content

We do not require sensitive personal data.

b) Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and interaction data
  • Date and time of access

This data is used only for security, analytics, and performance improvement.

3. Cookies & Analytics

We may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Understand site traffic
  • Enhance security

Cookies do not collect sensitive personal information.

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

4. Purpose of Data Collection

We collect and process data only to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website
  • Manage registered user accounts
  • Enable secure interaction features
  • Respond to inquiries and tips
  • Improve content and platform performance
  • Prevent abuse, fraud, or misuse

We do not sell personal data.

5. User Accounts & Access Control

Certain features are available only to registered users, including:

  • Submitting tips
  • Contacting the platform
  • Future interactive or AI-based tools

Registration ensures:

  • Accountability
  • Reduced abuse
  • Improved safety for users and publishers

6. AI-Assisted Interaction

Some interactions may be handled by AI-assisted systems.

Important safeguards:

  • AI responses are supervised and constrained
  • No automated decision-making affecting user rights
  • AI does not provide legal, medical, or financial advice
  • Conversations may be logged for quality, safety, and abuse prevention

7. Data Storage & Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including:

  • Secure servers
  • Access restrictions
  • Regular updates and monitoring

No system is completely secure, but we take privacy protection seriously.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes described
  • Meet legal or security obligations

Users may request account deletion where applicable.

9. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data with third parties except:

  • When required by law
  • For essential technical services (hosting, security, analytics)
  • To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of the Website

All service providers are required to respect confidentiality.

10. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, users may have the right to:

  • Access personal data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Object to certain processing
  • Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be made via the official contact channels on the Website.

11. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

12. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

Continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us through the official contact channels provided on this Website.