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Last updated: July 12, 2025
Next review date: July 2026

Summary (Quick Read)

We collect only the data we need to run CU Independent — like your name, email, IP address, and comments you post. We do not sell, rent, or advertise using your data.

We don’t use cookies, and we don’t track you. You can contact us anytime to ask what information we have about you, ask us to delete it, or fix anything that’s wrong.

This page explains everything clearly, so you know how we treat your data with care.

Introduction

Welcome to cuindependent.com, operated by the CU Independent team. This site shares news, updates, and stories created by our student-run team.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and what rights you have over your data. We follow major privacy rules like the GDPR and CCPA, even though we’re based in the U.S.

If you have questions about this policy, email us at taylor@cuindependent.com.

Data We Collect

We collect personal data in a few basic ways:

  • Name: If you fill out a contact form

  • Email address: If you sign up for email updates or send us a message

  • IP address: When you visit the site (collected through analytics tools)

  • Comments: If you post a public comment on an article

We don’t collect any financial information, health details, or anything sensitive.

We also do not knowingly collect data from users under 13 years old.

Legal Grounds

We collect personal data under the following legal bases (as required by the GDPR):

  • Email address: Collected with your consent under Article 6(1)(a)

  • Name (via contact form): Collected under our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) to reply to inquiries

  • IP address: Collected under legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) to understand traffic patterns

  • Comments: Collected under legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) to support reader engagement

You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

How We Use Data

We use your data only for the following purposes:

  • To reply to questions sent through the contact form

  • To send email updates (only if you sign up)

  • To learn how people use our site (through analytics)

  • To support user-generated content (like comments on articles)

We do not use your data for ads, promotions, or profiling.

Sharing

We do not sell or trade your personal data.

We only share information in limited ways:

  • Google Analytics may see your IP address, browser, and visit data so we can understand our traffic.

  • Our website host may process technical data to keep the site running.

We do not use ad networks, affiliate programs, or marketing services.

Cookies & Tracking

We do not use cookies on this site.

That means:

  • No tracking or marketing cookies

  • No pop-up cookie banner

  • No stored information on your browser

We care about privacy and keep tracking to a minimum.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we have

  • Ask us to fix incorrect information

  • Ask us to delete your data

  • Ask us to send you a copy of your data

  • Object to how we use your data

To use any of these rights, just email taylor@cuindependent.com and we’ll respond within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years old. If we discover this has happened, we will delete the data immediately.

Parents or guardians can email us to request data deletion.

International Transfers

Our team and our servers are located in the United States.

We do not transfer personal data to other countries, such as the EU, UK, or Brazil. If that ever changes, we will update this policy and make sure the proper safeguards are in place.

Security

We protect your data using:

  • SSL encryption (HTTPS) to secure your connection

  • Strong password protection for our site’s admin access

  • Firewall tools and security plugins to block threats

  • Regular updates to plugins and themes

While no site is 100% secure, we take privacy and safety seriously.

Retention

We only keep your data as long as needed:

  • Contact form data: Kept for 1 year

  • Newsletter email addresses: Kept until you unsubscribe

  • Analytics (IP addresses): Stored by Google for up to 26 months

  • Comments: Stored as long as the article is live on the site

You can email us to request deletion at any time.

Automated Decisions

We do not use automated decision-making, profiling, or algorithms that make decisions about you based on your data.

Do Not Track

Your browser may let you send a “Do Not Track” request.
We do not respond to Do Not Track signals, because most websites and tools do not support it.

California Rights

If you live in California, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

You can:

  • Ask what data we collect

  • Ask to delete your data

  • Ask to stop certain uses of your data

We don’t sell personal data, but you can still contact us at taylor@cuindependent.com to use your rights.

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, contact us:

We do not have a data protection officer or international representatives.

Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy in the future.
If we make any changes, we will:

  • Update the “Last Updated” date at the top

  • Post the new version here

  • Let users know by email (if you’re subscribed)

We recommend checking this page once in a while for updates.

Last Updated

This Privacy Policy was last updated on July 12, 2025, and we plan to review it every year in July.