Last updated: July 24, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Scoop Hub (“Scoop Hub,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit scoophub.net (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
- Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. If you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment on an article, or contact us, we collect the information you submit, such as your name and email address.
Automatically collected information. Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. We collect this through cookies and similar tracking technologies, and through analytics tools such as Jetpack Stats.
Push notifications. If you opt in to browser push notifications, we (through our provider, OneSignal) collect a device/browser identifier so we can send you notifications about new stories. You can withdraw this consent at any time through your browser settings.
Comments. When you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata (including your name, email, and IP address) are retained so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically, and to prevent spam.
- Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use cookies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, understand how visitors use the Site, and support advertising, as described below. When you first visit the Site, you’ll be shown a cookie consent banner where you can accept, decline, or manage cookie categories (functional, statistics, and marketing).
- Advertising and Third-Party Vendors
We use, or intend to use, Google AdSense to display advertising on the Site. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this 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.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info/choices.
Third-party ad vendors, including Google, may also collect and use non-personally-identifiable information (such as click patterns, browser type, and time spent on the Site) to improve ad relevance. We do not control these third-party cookies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party ad networks for more information on their practices and how to opt out.
- How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to operate and maintain the Site, publish and moderate comments, send newsletters and push notifications to those who opt in, understand how our audience uses the Site so we can improve it, and display advertising, including personalized advertising where permitted.
- Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us operate the Site (such as hosting, analytics, email delivery, and push notification providers) and with advertising partners such as Google, as described above. We may also disclose information if required by law.
- Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, object to or restrict certain processing, and withdraw consent (for example, to cookies or push notifications) at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
If you are located in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, you may also have rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR. If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the CCPA. We will respond to verified requests in accordance with applicable law.
- Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
- Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
- Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at [email protected].