Last updated: 09/22/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how CriticalContent.info (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you visit or use our website, services, email list, and any related features (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Services, you agree to this Policy.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://criticalcontent.info.
Questions/requests: hello@criticalcontent.info.
Data Controller: CriticalContent.info (United States).
What We Collect
Information you provide: comments/form inputs; account details (if applicable); email list info; support messages.
Automatically collected: IP, device/browser data, pages viewed, timestamps, cookies and similar tech.
Media: Remove EXIF GPS data before uploading.
Comments & Gravatar
We collect form data plus IP and user agent to fight spam. A hashed email may be sent to Gravatar to check usage. After approval, your profile image appears with your comment. Gravatar policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
Cookies
- Essential (security, sessions), Preference, Analytics, Advertising cookies.
- Durations: commenter convenience (up to 1 year), login (≈2 days; “Remember Me” ≈2 weeks), screen options (≈1 year), post-edit (1 day).
Manage via browser settings and our cookie banner.
Embedded Content
Embedded items (videos, social posts, etc.) behave as if viewed on the source site and may collect data per their policies.
Email List & Communications
We use your email to send newsletters, updates, promotions, and site content.
- Legal bases (EU/UK): consent; legitimate interests.
- Unsubscribe: link in any email or email hello@criticalcontent.info.
- Analytics: emails may include open/click tracking pixels.
- Processors: reputable ESPs acting under our instructions.
Advertising & Analytics
We use third parties for analytics and interest-based advertising that may set cookies or use similar tech to collect cross-site usage data.
Typical partners/tools
- Google (Ads/AdSense/Analytics/GA4): manage at https://adssettings.google.com; policy https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Meta (Facebook/Instagram) (Pixel): manage at https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/ad_settings; policy https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
- Other ad/analytics partners may change over time.
Your ad choices
- Browser/device settings for cookies and ad identifiers.
- DAA: https://optout.aboutads.info/ • NAI: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/ • AppChoices: https://youradchoices.com/appchoices
- Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
(Opt-outs are browser/device specific and may reset if you clear cookies.)
Who We Share Data With
Service providers (hosting, analytics, ads, email, security, spam detection), legal/safety disclosures, business transfers, and at your direction.
If you request a password reset, your IP may appear in the reset email.
Visitor comments may be checked by automated spam detection.
How Long We Keep Data
Comments: indefinitely.
Accounts (if any): while active; profile editable (username may be fixed).
Email list: until you unsubscribe or your address bounces/inactivates.
Analytics/ads logs: per partner retention and operational needs.
Some data kept as required by law, tax, or security.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on location, you may request access, correction, deletion, portability, restriction/objection (including marketing), and withdraw consent.
Requests: hello@criticalcontent.info (we may verify identity).
California (CPRA)
CA residents may request access, correction, deletion, and opt out of “selling”/“sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising. Contact hello@criticalcontent.info or use available preference tools. We don’t knowingly sell data of minors under 16.
Do Not Track
We don’t currently respond to DNT signals; we honor legally required global privacy controls where applicable.
Children’s Privacy
Not directed to children under 13 (or local age of consent). Contact us to delete any inadvertent child data.
International Transfers
We process data in the U.S. and other countries with appropriate safeguards (e.g., contractual clauses) as required by law.
Security
We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, but no method is 100% secure.
Managing Your Data
- Export/erase: If you have an account or left comments, request an export or deletion at hello@criticalcontent.info (subject to legal exceptions).
- Account settings (if applicable): update profile info in your dashboard.
- Email list: unsubscribe via link or email hello@criticalcontent.info.
Third-Party Links
Third-party sites have their own policies; we aren’t responsible for their practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy. Check the “Last updated” date; if changes are material, we’ll provide additional notice as required.
WordPress-Specific Practices (summary)
- Temporary login-page cookie (no personal data; cleared on close).
- Login cookies (≈2 days), “Remember Me” (≈2 weeks), screen options (≈1 year), post-edit cookie (1 day).
- Gravatar/embedded content follow their providers’ policies.
Contact
CriticalContent.info – Privacy Team
hello@criticalcontent.info