Privacy Policy
Effective Date: [2/20/2026]
Idiocracy News Media (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://idiocracynewsmedia.com and related services, including our future mobile application (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, purchase products, interact with our content, or use our Services.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.
1. Who We Are
Business Name: Idiocracy News Media
Contact Email: hello@idiocracynewsmedia.com
Business Mailing Address: TBD
For privacy-related requests, contact: hello@idiocracynewsmedia.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
A. Information You Provide Directly
You may provide personal information when you:
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Place an order through our store (WooCommerce)
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Create an account
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Rate or review products
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Contact us (via email or future contact forms)
This may include:
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Name
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Email address
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Billing and shipping address
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Phone number (if provided during checkout)
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Payment information (processed securely through payment processors)
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Account login credentials
We do not store full credit card information on our servers.
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device information
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Pages viewed
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Referring URLs
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Time spent on pages
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Click behavior
This is collected through:
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Google Analytics
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Meta (Facebook) Pixel
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Google AdSense
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Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Analyze website traffic (Google Analytics)
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Deliver personalized ads (Google AdSense)
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Track ad performance (Meta Pixel)
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Support e-commerce functionality (WooCommerce)
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Enable affiliate tracking (Amazon Affiliate Program)
Cookies may be placed by third-party services.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact site functionality.
We may implement a cookie consent banner in the future.
4. Advertising
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies and device identifiers to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
You can manage ad personalization through:
https://adssettings.google.com/
5. Affiliate Disclosure
We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means:
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We may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.
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Clicking affiliate links may result in tracking by Amazon.
Amazon’s privacy policy applies to purchases made through their platform.
6. E-Commerce and Order Processing
Our store is powered by WooCommerce.
When you purchase merchandise:
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Orders are processed through WooCommerce.
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Payments are handled via secure payment processors integrated with WooCommerce.
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Orders are fulfilled by Printful (print-on-demand provider).
Printful receives necessary order information (name, shipping address, order details) solely to fulfill orders.
We do not control Printful’s privacy practices; their policy applies to order fulfillment activities.
7. User Accounts
Users may create accounts to:
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Track orders
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Save purchase history
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Manage profile information
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Leave product ratings or reviews
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
8. Email Communications
We do not currently collect emails for newsletters.
In the future, if we implement contact forms (via Gravity Forms) or email marketing tools, collected information will be used solely for communication purposes and will not be sold.
9. Mobile Application (Future Launch)
We plan to release a mobile application.
The mobile app will:
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Pull content from our website
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Use push notifications to alert users of new content
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Not collect additional personal data beyond what is described in this policy
Push notifications can be disabled in your device settings.
10. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our content is intended for users 13 years of age or older.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information.
11. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Operate and maintain our website
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Process and fulfill orders
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Improve content and user experience
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Deliver advertisements
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Analyze website traffic
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Respond to inquiries
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Prevent fraud or abuse
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Comply with legal obligations
12. Sharing of Information
We may share information with:
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Payment processors
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Printful (order fulfillment)
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Google (Analytics & Ads)
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Meta (Facebook Pixel tracking)
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Amazon (affiliate program)
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Hosting providers
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Legal authorities if required by law
We do not sell your personal data.
13. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
14. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
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Request access to your data
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Request correction of inaccurate data
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Request deletion of your data
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Opt-out of certain data processing
To exercise your rights, email: hello@idiocracynewsmedia.com
15. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
16. Data Retention
We retain information as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill orders
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Maintain business records
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Comply with tax and legal obligations
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Resolve disputes
17. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
18. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:
Email: hello@idiocracynewsmedia.com
Business Name: Idiocracy News Media
Address: TBD