Privacy Policy
Site: lefttuberefuted.com Effective date: June 9, 2026 Last updated: June 09, 2026
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how LeftTube Refuted (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated at lefttuberefuted.com, collects, uses, and protects information about you when you visit our website.
We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
This site is a social and cultural commentary publication intended for general audiences in English-speaking countries, including but not limited to Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you leave a comment on this site, you may be asked to provide:
- Your name or display name
- Your email address
- Your website URL (optional)
- The content of your comment
Your email address is used solely for comment management and moderation purposes. We may contact you regarding your comment activity. We do not add your email address to any mailing list or newsletter, including our Substack publication, without your explicit, separate consent.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our site, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URLs (the page you came from)
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Device type and screen resolution
- Date and time of your visit
This data is collected through server logs, cookies, and third-party analytics services described below.
Cookies & Similar Technologies
We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to collect data about your browsing behavior. See Section 4 for full details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the website
- To display and manage user comments
- To moderate comments and prevent spam or abuse
- To contact you in relation to your comment activity on the site
- To analyze site traffic and improve user experience
- To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To measure advertising performance
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. This site uses the following types of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, and Google Search Console to understand how visitors interact with our site. These tools may set cookies that track:
- Pages visited and navigation paths
- Session duration and bounce rates
- Mouse movements, scrolling, and click heatmaps (Microsoft Clarity)
- Conversion events and site interactions
Advertising Cookies
Google AdSense and its advertising partners use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history. These cookies may track your activity across websites that display Google ads.
Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality. For instructions, visit https://www.aboutcookies.org.
5. Google AdSense & Advertising
This website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC.
Google uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.
What Google Collects
Google may collect and use the following information when serving ads on this site:
- Cookies and device identifiers
- IP address and approximate location
- Browsing history and content interactions
- Demographic and interest inferences
Personalized Advertising
By default, Google may serve personalized ads based on your interests. You may opt out of personalized advertising using the following options:
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out (US): https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada (DAAC): https://youradchoices.ca/
- Your Online Choices (EU/UK): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
- Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
For more information on how Google collects and uses data in connection with AdSense, please review Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy and their page on how Google uses information from sites that use its services at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
6. Analytics & Site Measurement
We use the following analytics tools to understand how our site is used and to improve the user experience:
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC that tracks and reports website traffic. Google Analytics may use cookies to collect information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to arriving. We use this information to improve our website content and structure.
You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Google Search Console
We use Google Search Console to monitor the site’s search performance and identify technical issues. Search Console does not collect personal information about individual visitors.
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity, a behavioral analytics tool provided by Microsoft Corporation, to understand how users interact with our site. Clarity may record session replays, generate heatmaps, and analyze scroll and click behavior. Clarity may use cookies and collect data subject to Microsoft’s privacy policy.
For more information, see Microsoft’s Privacy Statement at https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement. You may opt out of Clarity data collection by visiting https://choice.microsoft.com/.
7. Third-Party Services
This website integrates third-party services that may independently collect data subject to their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. The services currently in use include:
- Google LLC — AdSense advertising, Google Analytics, Google Search Console. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Microsoft Corporation — Microsoft Clarity analytics. Privacy Statement: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement
- Automattic / WordPress — Site platform and comment system. Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
- Akismet — Spam filtering for comments (if enabled). Privacy Policy: https://akismet.com/privacy/
We may add or remove third-party services over time. This page will be updated to reflect any such changes.
8. Comments & User Accounts
Our site allows visitors to leave comments on published content. When you submit a comment, we collect:
- Your name or display name
- Your email address
- Your IP address
- Your browser user agent string
- The content of your comment
Your email address is never displayed publicly. It is used only for:
- Showing your Gravatar (publicly visible profile image, if you have one)
- Spam filtering and moderation
- Responding to your comment if necessary
We will not add your email to our Substack newsletter or any other mailing list without your explicit opt-in consent. We may send you a one-off email directly related to your comment activity (such as a reply notification) but will not use your email for ongoing marketing communications.
Comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. If you submit a comment, you should be aware that your IP address and the comment content may be reviewed by our hosting provider.
You may request deletion of your comments or the personal data associated with them at any time by contacting us at the address in Section 14.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by applicable law:
- Comment data — Retained indefinitely as part of the published content record, unless you request deletion.
- Server logs — Typically retained for 30–90 days depending on hosting provider settings.
- Analytics data — Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default; Microsoft Clarity data is subject to Microsoft’s retention policies.
- Spam filter logs — Typically retained for a short period sufficient for moderation purposes.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time. See Section 10 for your rights and how to exercise them.
10. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
Rights Available to All Visitors
- Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out of personalized ads — See the opt-out links in Section 5
- Manage cookies — Control cookies via your browser settings
Canadian Residents (PIPEDA)
Under Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to access your personal information and challenge its accuracy. You may also withdraw consent to our use of your personal data, subject to legal or contractual restrictions. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
EU & UK Residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR, including the rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. Our legal basis for processing your data is our legitimate interest in operating an informational website and displaying advertising. To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at [email protected].
US Residents (CCPA & State Laws)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information. Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, and other US states with comprehensive privacy laws may have similar rights under their respective state laws. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Australian Residents (Privacy Act)
If you are located in Australia, you have rights under the Australian Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected].
We will respond to all privacy requests within 30 days.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area and UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete that information.
In compliance with Google’s policies, we do not serve personalized advertising to users we have reason to believe are minors.
12. International Visitors
LeftTube Refuted is operated from Canada. If you are visiting from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to and processed in Canada, the United States, or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
By using this site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information as described in this policy. We use appropriate safeguards to protect your data in cross-border transfers.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the services we use. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
LeftTube Refuted
Ontario, Canada
[email protected]
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.