Privacy Policy

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📄 PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: December 2025
Republic Watch (“we,” “our,” “us”)

This Privacy Policy explains how Republic Watch collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you visit our website https://republicwatch.org (the “Site”).
By accessing the Site, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with the Site, you may provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Information submitted through contact forms, newsletter signup forms, or comment forms
  • Any information you include in communications with us

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect:

1. Log & Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the Site

2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

  • Analytics (Google Analytics)
  • Performance measurement (PageSpeed Insights)
  • Security protection (Wordfence)
  • Comment/login functionality (WordPress cookies)

You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not function properly.

C. Third-Party Data

We may receive information from:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
  • Advertising networks (e.g., Google AdSense if activated)
  • Social media platforms if you interact with our content

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and improve the Site
  • Personalize page content
  • Analyze traffic and performance
  • Communicate with you
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Send newsletters (only with your consent)
  • Detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share information with:

A. Service Providers

To operate the website:

  • Google (Analytics, Site Kit, Search Console)
  • Email providers
  • Hosting provider (Hostinger)
  • Security providers (Wordfence)

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required by:

  • Law enforcement
  • Legal proceedings
  • Protecting our rights and property

4. Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.

Services that collect data via our platform may include:

  • Google Analytics
  • Google Ads / AdSense
  • Social sharing platforms
  • Embedded video players (YouTube, Vimeo)

Please review their privacy policies separately.

5. Cookies and Tracking Choices

You may:

If you are in California or the EU, you may also request:

  • Access to your data
  • Deletion of your data
  • Correction of your data
  • Restriction of processing

Instructions for these rights are below.

6. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Resolve disputes
  • Improve website performance

Newsletter emails are retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Data Security

We implement safeguards to protect your information, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Web application firewall (Wordfence)
  • Hostinger security measures
  • Regular updates of WordPress core and plugins

No system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect user information.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect information from children.

If you believe a child has submitted personal data, email us and we will delete it.

9. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Global Users)

Depending on your region, you may request:

A. Access

A copy of the personal data we hold about you.

B. Deletion

Removal of your personal data.

C. Correction

Fixing incorrect information.

D. Opt-Out

Stopping email marketing or tracking cookies.

To make a request, contact:
📧 privacy@republicwatch.org
(If you will use a different email, tell me and I will update it.)

We will respond within the legally required time.

10. International Data Transfers

If you are outside the United States, your data may be processed in the U.S.
By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Last Updated” date indicates when revisions were made.

Continued use of the Site means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions or privacy requests, contact:

📧 privacy@republicwatch.org
🌐 https://republicwatch.org

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