Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

**Last updated:** June 2, 2026

What the Cuts Cut (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website cutscut.org. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and your choices regarding that information.

Who We Are

What the Cuts Cut is an informational website about the impact of federal budget cuts and policy changes on everyday life. We are not affiliated with any government agency.

Information We Collect

**Information you give us directly.** If you use our contact form, we collect the name, email address, and any message content you choose to provide. We use this only to respond to you.

**Information collected automatically.** Like most websites, our hosting and software automatically log standard technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This is used to keep the site secure and running properly.

**Cookies and analytics.** We may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve it. We use Google Analytics, which sets cookies to measure site traffic. You can learn how Google uses this data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.” You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as expected.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

– Respond to messages you send us

– Operate, maintain, and secure the website

– Understand how the site is used so we can improve it

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your information for targeted advertising.

How We Share Your Information

We share information only with service providers that help us run the site (for example, our web host and analytics provider), and only as needed for them to perform those services. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Retention

We keep contact form submissions only as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and for our records, and technical logs for a limited period for security purposes.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to opt out of certain uses. Residents of California, Texas, and other states with privacy laws, as well as visitors from the European Union and United Kingdom, have specific rights under applicable law. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or your information, contact us at:

info@cutscut.org

or through our contact page at https://cutscut.org/contact-us/