Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how The Free Inquirer ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") collects and uses information when you interact with our website at https://freeinquirer.com. We are committed to safeguarding your information and handling it responsibly in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Information We Collect

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors use our website, including:

• Page views and which pages you visit
• Your navigation patterns through our site
• Links you click
• Time spent on each page
• Your general geographic location (country, region, city level only)
• Device type and browser information
• How you found our website (traffic source)

Personal Information

Google Analytics does not collect or store personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, or IP addresses. All data collected is anonymized and used only to understand visitor behavior and improve our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the analytics data collected to:

• Understand how visitors interact with our website
• Track which articles and content are most popular
• Improve user experience and website performance
• Make data-driven decisions about content and navigation

Data Retention

Google Analytics data is automatically retained for 2 months before being deleted. We do not retain any personal information beyond this period.

Cookies

Google Analytics uses cookies to track user behavior. These cookies do not collect personal information and are used solely for analytics purposes. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer, though this may affect your website experience.

Colorado Privacy Rights

Under Colorado law, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect about you
• Delete personal information we hold about you
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information

Since we do not collect personally identifiable information through Google Analytics, these rights are limited in application to our site.

Children's Privacy

Our website is open to general audiences and may be visited by children under 16. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. Our use of Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information from any users, including children.

Third-Party Services

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic. For more information about Google's privacy practices, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

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