Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for GroundTruth Media Partners

Last Updated: January 22, 2025

This Privacy Notice for GroundTruth Media Partners ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your personal information when you use our services ("Services"), including when you:

• Visit our website at groundtruth.org, or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice.

• Use the GroundTruth newsletter. 'GroundTruth' is a multimedia newsletter showcasing thought leadership and news analysis from journalist Charles Sennott, leveraging over 40 years of experience and local journalism to understand pressing issues of our time.

• Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events.

Questions or concerns? Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have questions or concerns, contact us at admin@groundtruth.org.

SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS

This summary provides key points from our Privacy Notice, but you can find out more details about these topics in the full policy below:

• What personal information do we process? We may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use.

• Do we process sensitive personal information? We do not process sensitive personal information.

• Do we collect information from third parties? We may collect information from public databases, marketing partners, social media platforms, and other outside sources.

• How do we process your information? We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law.

• In what situations and with whom do we share personal information? We may share information in specific situations and with specific third parties.

• What are your rights? Depending on where you are located geographically, applicable privacy law may mean you have certain rights regarding your personal information.

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

Personal Information You Disclose to Us

In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our Services, participate in activities, or otherwise contact us. The personal information we collect may include:

• Names

• Phone numbers

• Email addresses

Sensitive Information: We do not process sensitive personal information.

Payment Data: We may collect payment data necessary to process transactions. Payment data is handled by Stripe, and their privacy notice is available at Stripe Privacy Policy.

2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law.

We process personal information for purposes including:

• Sending newsletters featuring thought leadership and news analysis from Charles Sennott.

• Enhancing service delivery and user experience.

• Maintaining security and preventing fraud.

3. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

In Short: We may share information in specific situations described below and with the following third parties:

• Business Transfers: During negotiations or in connection with a merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition, your personal information may be shared.

4. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?

In Short: We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice or as required by law.

When your information is no longer necessary, we will delete or anonymize it.

5. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?

In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age.

If we become aware of data collected from children under 18, we will delete it promptly. For concerns, contact us at admin@groundtruth.org.

6. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: Depending on your location, you may have the right to review, update, delete, or withdraw consent for your personal information.

You can exercise your rights by contacting us at admin@groundtruth.org.

7. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES

Most web browsers include a Do-Not-Track (DNT) feature to signal privacy preferences. We do not currently respond to DNT signals as no standard has been finalized.

8. DO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?

In Short: Depending on your state, you may have additional rights such as access, deletion, and correction of your personal information.

California residents, for example, may request information under the "Shine the Light" law. For more details, contact us.

9. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?

In Short: Yes, we update this Privacy Notice as necessary to remain compliant with applicable laws.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Notice frequently.

10. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?

You may contact us at:

Email: admin@groundtruth.org
Mail: 565 Woods Hole Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543, United States

11. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?

Submit a data subject access request by emailing us at admin@groundtruth.org.