Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

At liberation.top (accessible from https://liberation.top), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our blog. We are a publication focused on International Development, and our content is informational and educational in nature. We do not operate an online store, process payments, or require account registration to purchase goods.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect personal information that you choose to share with us when you interact with the blog. This includes:

• Contact form submissions: When you send us a message via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any details you include in your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Comments: When you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name (or display name), email address, and the content of your comment. Your email address is not publicly displayed; only your name and comment appear on the site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit liberation.top, certain information is automatically collected to help us understand how our content is used and to improve your experience. This includes:

• Log data: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date/time of your visit.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar tracking technologies. These are used for basic functionality and analytics — not for advertising or tracking across third-party sites.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form.
• To display and manage comments on our blog posts.
• To analyze site traffic and usage patterns using basic analytics (e.g., page views, popular content).
• To maintain the security and integrity of our website.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of use.

We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, or profiling purposes. We never sell your personal data to third parties.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Specifically, we use:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your comment preferences.
• Analytics cookies: We use a privacy-respecting analytics tool (e.g., a self-hosted or anonymized analytics service) to count visits and understand which articles are most read. These cookies do not identify you personally.

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our site.

Third-Party Services

We may use limited third-party services to operate our blog:

• Analytics: We use a basic analytics service (such as a privacy-focused platform like Plausible or Matomo, or anonymized Google Analytics) to understand aggregate traffic patterns. This service does not share your data with other parties.
• Hosting: Our website is hosted by a reputable provider that stores data securely. They do not access your personal information beyond what is necessary for server maintenance.

We do not use third-party advertising networks, social media pixels, or remarketing services.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, we may disclose your information to comply with legal processes.
• Service providers: We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics) who are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 12 months after the last communication, unless a longer retention is required by law.
• Comments: Retained indefinitely as part of the public record of the blog, unless you request deletion.
• Analytics data: Aggregated data is retained for up to 26 months. Individual IP addresses are anonymized after 30 days.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You can ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations).
• Objection: You can object to the processing of your data for analytics purposes.
• Data portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Our blog is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us.

International Visitors

Our website is hosted in the United States. If you visit from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our site, you consent to this transfer. We take appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to ensure your data is protected in accordance with applicable laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our blog.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 3682 Park Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, United States

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.

Thank you for visiting liberation.top. Your privacy matters to us.