Effective Date: [5/20/2025]
The Hopinion (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Notice. This notice describes the types of information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.
By accessing or using our website at [www.thehopinion.com], subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a pitch, or engaging with us in any way, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Notice.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
A. Information You Provide Directly
This includes:
- Name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter or submitting a pitch)
- Story submissions or editorial pitches
- Any correspondence sent to us
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring URLs
- Cookie data and similar tracking technologies
We use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand site performance and improve user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries or submissions
- Review editorial pitches
- Send newsletters and editorial updates (if you’ve opted in)
- Analyze and improve our website performance
- Protect the security and integrity of our platform
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information:
- With trusted service providers (e.g., email delivery platforms or analytics services), solely to help us operate and improve our services
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others
- In connection with a business transaction (e.g., merger, acquisition, or asset sale), where applicable
We will never share your editorial submissions or contact details publicly without your express permission.
4. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or correct your personal information
- Opt out of receiving non-essential communications (e.g., newsletters)
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations)
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
To exercise any of these rights, email us at thehopinion@gmail.com.
5. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those services. We encourage you to review their privacy notices before sharing information.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this notice, or as required by law. Editorial pitches and communications may be archived for editorial reference or legal compliance.
7. Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to safeguard your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Hopinion is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store information from children.
9. International Users
If you access our site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.
10. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of this notice and, where appropriate, provide more prominent notice (such as an alert on our homepage or in our newsletter).
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Notice or our data practices, you may contact us at:
The Hopinion
Email: thehopinion@gmail.com
