Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 4, 2026

Clutch and Clutch Justice (“Clutch,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) are committed to protecting reader privacy and maintaining transparency in how information is collected and used. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you access or interact with our website and services (the “Site”).

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect information you choose to provide, including:

  • Email address (e.g., newsletter sign-ups or contact forms)
  • Information submitted through comments, tips, or correspondence
  • Any content you submit voluntarily

Providing this information is optional.

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, limited information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address (typically anonymized or truncated)
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent, and referral sources
  • Date and time of access

This information is used in aggregate to understand readership patterns and improve site performance.

c. Cookies and Analytics

Clutch may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Analyze site traffic and usage
  • Measure article performance
  • Improve user experience

We may use privacy-respecting analytics tools, including Google Analytics or similar services. These tools may collect information as described above. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected is used to:

  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Respond to reader inquiries
  • Send newsletters or updates if you opt in
  • Improve content quality and site functionality
  • Understand readership trends

We do not sell personal information.

3. Editorial Integrity and Reader Data

Clutch maintains strict separation between editorial decision-making and any data collection or analytics. Reader data is never used to influence editorial coverage, reporting conclusions, or investigative outcomes.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. Information may be shared only:

  • With service providers that help operate the Site (e.g., email delivery or analytics), under confidentiality obligations
  • If required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Clutch or others

The Site may link to third-party websites or reference external documents. Clutch is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. Readers should review the privacy policies of those sites independently.

6. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Maintain site security and integrity

7. Security

Clutch takes reasonable measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Clutch does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe such information has been collected, please contact us so it can be removed.

9. Your Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of newsletters or emails at any time
  • Disable cookies through your browser
  • Contact us to request access to or deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational limitations

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

When you visit this Site, we may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, analyze traffic, and support advertising functionality.

Where required by applicable law, including for visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other regions with similar requirements, we obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies, including those used for analytics and advertising.

Non-essential cookies will not be activated until consent is provided. You may accept or reject non-essential cookies and may change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or any consent tools provided on the Site.

Essential cookies required for basic site functionality may be used without consent.

We may use third-party services, including analytics and advertising providers, which may set their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies. These providers may collect information such as IP address, device type, and site interaction data.

For more information about how we use data, please refer to the rest of this Privacy Policy.

    12. Contact

    Questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices may be directed to: hello@clutchjustice.com