Effective Date: October 30, 2025
Website: https://FactFuelHQ.com
Who We Are
Fact Fuel HQ is a curiosity and science website that publishes short fact-based articles for general audiences in the United States. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.
What Information We Collect
We collect two types of information.
Information you choose to give us
If you send us a message through our social channels we may receive your name and any details you include in that message.
Information collected automatically
When you visit FactFuelHQ.com your browser and device automatically share information with our hosting and analytics services. This can include IP address, device and browser type, operating system, the pages you view, time on page, approximate location at the city level, and referring page or search query. This technical data helps us maintain the site’s security and enhance its content.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, measure traffic, remember basic preferences, and improve performance. You can control cookies in your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect how the site works.
How We Use Information
We use information to operate and protect the website, measure and improve performance, understand which topics readers enjoy, prevent fraud or abuse, comply with laws, and respond to messages you send us.
Advertising and Affiliate Links
Fact Fuel HQ may display advertising and may use affiliate links to recommended products. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Ads and affiliate partners may place or read cookies to measure performance and to limit repeat impressions.
Analytics
We use privacy friendly analytics and standard website logs to understand how readers use the site. This helps us improve content and diagnose issues. You can opt out of many analytics cookies in your browser or by using a tracker blocking extension. You can also use the Google Analytics opt out add on if Google Analytics is present on a page: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Do Not Track
Some browsers send a Do Not Track signal. Our site does not respond to Do Not Track signals. You can still use browser settings or extensions to block cookies and trackers.
Data Retention
Server logs and analytics data are retained only as long as needed for security, troubleshooting, and trend reporting, then deleted or anonymized. Messages you send to us are retained as long as needed to respond and for record keeping.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with service providers that help us run the website such as hosting and security providers and only as needed to provide those services. We may also share information if required by law or to protect our rights or the safety of users.
Your Choices
You can control cookies in your browser, clear cookies at any time, and use tracker blocking tools. You can also contact us to request access to or deletion of information you have sent us directly such as messages.
California Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident the California Consumer Privacy Act provides rights to know, delete, and opt out of certain data sharing. We do not sell personal information. You can request access to or deletion of information you provided by contacting us through the method listed in the Contact Us section. We will verify your request by asking you to confirm details associated with your message history.
Children’s Privacy
This site is for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal information to us contact us and we will delete it.
International Visitors
Our site is hosted in the United States. By using the site you understand that your information may be processed in the United States which may have different data protection rules than your country.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No website or internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third Party Links
Articles may include links to other websites. Those sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their content or practices.
Embedded Content
Articles may contain embedded content such as videos or social posts. Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visit those sites directly and those sites may collect data about you.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or the law. The latest version will always be posted on this page with the Effective Date at the top.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information you can reach us through our Contact Us page.