Effective April 10, 2026.

This Privacy Policy describes how Idaho Politics (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to idahopolitics.org. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit a tip, we collect the information you choose to share — typically your name, email address, and any message content. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry, deliver the newsletter, or follow up on a tip.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit idahopolitics.org, our web server logs standard information: your IP address, browser type, referring page, and the pages you view. We use this for traffic analytics and to improve the site.

Cookies

We use cookies to remember your preferences and to measure site usage. Most browsers allow you to disable cookies. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from reading articles but may affect some features.

How We Use Information

• To respond to your messages, tips, and correction requests
• To deliver newsletters you have subscribed to
• To improve the site, our reporting, and our user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only in these limited cases:

• With service providers that help operate the site (hosting, email delivery, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
• If required by law, court order, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Idaho Politics, our readers, or others

Source Confidentiality

We take source confidentiality seriously. If you share information as a confidential source, we will protect your identity to the extent permitted by law. For sensitive tips, consider using an encrypted email service or contacting us from a personal rather than work account.

Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers can request removal at any time.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. Email privacy@idahopolitics.org with your request.

Children’s Privacy

Idaho Politics is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Third-Party Links

Idaho Politics links to government databases, official sources, and other news outlets. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. Review their privacy policies before submitting personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by an updated “Effective” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by a notice on the site.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email privacy@idahopolitics.org.