Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 23, 2026
Washington Inquirer (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit washingtoninquirer.com, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
Information you provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment, we collect the information you enter (name, email address, message content).
Information collected automatically: Like most websites, we collect anonymous usage data — pages visited, referring site, device type, approximate location based on IP address, and session duration. We use this to understand how our content is read and to improve the site.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, analytics, and (in the future) advertising. Specifically:
- Google Analytics — anonymous traffic analytics
- Google AdSense (when active) — contextual advertising
- Brevo — newsletter delivery
- Cloudflare/Hostinger CDN — performance and security
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly without them.
How We Use Your Information
- Send the newsletter to subscribers who opt in
- Respond to contact form inquiries
- Analyze site usage in aggregate
- Prevent fraud, spam, and abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share subscriber email addresses with advertisers.
Your Rights
You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time via the link in every email. You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you, or request deletion, by contacting us via the Contact page. We respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Children
Washington Inquirer is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect information from them.
Changes
We may update this policy occasionally. Material changes will be announced via the newsletter and on this page.
Contact
Questions about this policy: use our Contact page.