Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 30, 2025
1. Introduction
LEFT Network ("we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website and services.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Information
- Analytics Data: We use privacy-focused analytics (Plausible) to understand how visitors use our site. This collects: page views, referral sources, device type, and general location (country/region), but no personal identifiers.
- Click Data: When you click outbound links, we may record the link ID and timestamp for analytics and fraud prevention.
- Log Data: Our servers automatically record standard log information including IP addresses, browser type, and access times.
2.2 Information You Provide
- Account Information: If you create an account (future feature), we collect your email address and any profile information you provide.
- Voting and Interactions: When you upvote or save content (future feature), we associate this with your account.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: If you sign up for our newsletter, we collect your email address.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve our services
- Understand user behavior and preferences
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Send newsletters (only if you opt in)
- Personalize content recommendations (future feature)
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal cookies necessary for functionality:
- Essential Cookies: Session management and authentication
- Analytics: Plausible Analytics (privacy-focused, no personal data, GDPR compliant)
- Preferences: Storing your filter and view preferences
We do not use third-party advertising cookies or sell your data to third parties.
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Plausible Analytics: Privacy-focused web analytics (no cookies, GDPR compliant)
- Newsletter Provider: Buttondown or Beehiiv for email delivery (if subscribed)
- Hosting: Our hosting provider may have access to server logs
When you click outbound links to publishers' websites, those sites have their own privacy policies that govern your interaction with them.
6. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. Click records are retained for fraud prevention purposes and may be deleted after a reasonable period.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of newsletters at any time
- Object to certain processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@left.network
8. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.