Privacy Policy

The Verified Post (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website theverifiedpost.com. We are committed to being transparent about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways depending on how you interact with our website:

Information You Provide Directly

• Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or weekly science briefings.
• Name and message content — when you contact us via email for editorial tips, corrections, or general inquiries.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device and browser information — such as your browser type, operating system, screen resolution, and language preference.
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click patterns. This data is collected anonymously through analytics tools to help us understand reading habits and improve our editorial coverage.
• IP address — collected automatically by our servers and by third-party services for security, analytics, and ad personalization purposes.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant advertisements. A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly, such as remembering your consent preferences.
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors interact with our site. We use Vercel Analytics and similar tools to measure page views, reading time, and navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
• Advertising cookies — placed by our advertising partners, including Google AdSense and Ezoic, to deliver ads relevant to your interests. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites to build a profile for targeted advertising.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality and your browsing experience. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you before a cookie is placed.

3. Third-Party Advertising

The Verified Post displays advertisements through third-party ad networks, including Google AdSense and Ezoic. These services use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites across the internet.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Ezoic may collect and use data for ad optimization and analytics purposes. You can learn more about Ezoic's data practices at Ezoic's Privacy Policy.
• You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver our newsletter and editorial updates to subscribers.
• To analyze readership trends and improve our content, coverage, and editorial direction.
• To maintain the security and technical performance of our website.
• To serve relevant advertisements through our advertising partners.
• To respond to inquiries, editorial tips, and correction requests.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting analytics, or serving advertisements. These partners include:

• Google AdSense / Ezoic — for advertising and ad revenue optimization.
• Vercel — for website hosting and analytics.
• Email service providers — for newsletter delivery and subscriber management.

These partners are bound by their own privacy policies and are only permitted to use your data in connection with the services they provide to us.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Newsletter subscriber information is kept until you choose to unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymized form.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
• Opt out of personalized advertising (see Section 3 above).
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in every email.
• Disable cookies through your browser settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at Theverifiedpost24x7@gmail.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us:

Email: Theverifiedpost24x7@gmail.com

Website: theverifiedpost.com