The Unfiltered Dose “No-BS” Privacy Policy
Alright, let’s talk about privacy.
Most privacy policies are written by lawyers, for lawyers, in a language that requires a secret decoder ring. That’s not how we operate. Our goal here is the same as with our articles: clarity and respect for your intelligence. This is our promise to you about your data, written in plain English.
The Gist (The TL;DR Version)
If you only read one part, read this:
- We collect the absolute bare minimum data needed to make this site work and understand what our readers enjoy.
- We use this anonymous data to see what articles are popular, not to follow you around the internet with creepy ads.
- We will never, ever sell your personal data. Selling out our readers is a scumbag move, and we’re not scumbags.
- You are in control of your information.
That’s the core of it. For those who enjoy the details, let’s continue.
The Data We Collect (And Why We Bother)
When you use UnfilteredDose.com, we might collect a few things.
- Analytics Data: When you visit the site, we use analytics software (like Google Analytics, Plausible, or Fathom) to get anonymous information. This includes things like what country you’re visiting from, what page you landed on, and how long you stayed. We do not collect your IP address or any personally identifiable information. We look at the aggregated data to answer simple questions like, “Are people more interested in Topic A or Topic B?” This helps us write better content.
- Contact Form Submissions: If you use our contact form to “send a signal,” we collect the name and email address you provide so we can reply to you. We won’t use this to sign you up for a newsletter you didn’t ask for. We just use it to have a conversation.
- Comments: If you leave a comment on an article, we collect the name, email, and comment text you enter. Your name and comment will be public, but your email address will always remain private. We need it to verify you’re a real person and to notify you of replies if you opt-in.
The Cookie Situation (The Not-So-Delicious Kind)
Yes, we use cookies. They are tiny text files stored on your browser that help the site function. They are primarily used for:
- Making our analytics work.
- Remembering if you’ve already dismissed a notice, so we don’t annoy you with it again.
These are boring, functional cookies. You can block or delete them anytime through your browser settings, but it might affect how the site works. We don’t use them to build a secret profile on you.
Things We Swear We’ll Never Do
This is our digital pinky promise. We will never:
- Sell, rent, or trade your personal email list with any third party for marketing purposes.
- Use any data we have to track your personal browsing habits across other websites.
- Ask for personal information unless we truly need it for a specific feature (like a comment).
Your Data, Your Rights (The Control Panel)
You have rights regarding your personal information. In plain terms:
- The Right to Access: You can ask us for a copy of the data we have on you (for example, any comments you’ve posted).
- The Right to Rectification: If you believe we have incorrect information about you, you can ask us to correct it.
- The Right to Erasure: You can ask us to delete your personal data (like your comments) from our site.
To exercise any of these rights, just send us a message via our contact page.
Policy Updates & Questions
The internet is always changing, so we may need to update this policy from time to time. If we do, the new version will be posted here.
If you have any questions that this no-bs policy didn’t answer, we’re happy to clear things up.
