This Privacy Policy explains how Project Ares ("Project Ares", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit projectaresnews.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Who we are
Project Ares is an independent AI and technology news and opinion publication operated by Rick Liberatori. If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at rick@projectaresnews.com.
Information we collect
We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. We collect:
- Information you give us: if you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address (and your name, if you provide it). If you post a comment on an article, we collect the name and email address you submit.
- Information collected automatically: like most websites, our servers and providers automatically record basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and the pages you view. This is used to operate, secure, and improve the Site.
- Cookies and similar technologies: we and our third-party partners (including Google) use cookies and similar technologies, as described below.
Cookies and advertising
We use cookies to keep the Site working properly and to support advertising. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as intended.
Google AdSense. We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other sites on the internet.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu.
- For more information about how Google uses data, see Google's Privacy & Terms.
Third-party services we use
The Site relies on a small number of trusted providers, each with its own privacy policy:
- Google AdSense — advertising.
- Cloudflare — website hosting, content delivery, and security; it may process technical data such as your IP address to protect the Site.
- Brevo — delivery of our email newsletter.
- Google Fonts — web fonts used for the Site's design.
How we use your information
- To operate, maintain, and secure the Site.
- To send our daily newsletter to subscribers who opted in.
- To display and moderate reader comments.
- To display advertising and understand how the Site is used.
We do not sell your personal information.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to "The Daily Dispatch", we use your email address only to send you that newsletter. Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time.
Comments
When you submit a comment, the name and email you provide are stored so we can operate the comment system and contact you if needed. Your email address is never published on the Site.
Your choices and rights
- Opt out of personalized ads using the links in the "Cookies and advertising" section above.
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any email.
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by emailing rick@projectaresnews.com.
Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
International visitors
Project Ares is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from another country, you understand your information may be processed in the United States and in the countries where our providers operate.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at rick@projectaresnews.com.