Effective and last updated: August 25, 2026.
OutProud is an English-language editorial site for adults age 18 and older. This policy explains the limited information involved when you visit outproud.org and the choices available to you.
What OutProud collects
OutProud is a static website. At launch, it has no user accounts, forms, comments, newsletter, analytics, advertising, or affiliate tracking. We do not ask you to submit your name, email address, payment details, profile information, or other personal information through the site.
Hosting and server logs
Like most websites, our hosting provider may create routine technical logs when your browser requests a page. These logs may include your IP address, the page requested, the date and time of the request, browser and device information, referring page, response status, and diagnostic details. This information is used to deliver the site, maintain security, prevent abuse, and investigate technical problems.
Browser caching
Your browser may save copies of pages and locally served site assets, such as images and stylesheets, so the site loads faster on a later visit. This cache is stored on your device and is controlled through your browser settings.
Cookies and similar technology
OutProud does not use analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or affiliate-tracking cookies at launch. Essential hosting infrastructure may use limited technical measures needed to deliver or protect the site. If our use of cookies or similar technology changes, we will update this policy.
How limited technical information is used
Technical information from hosting and server logs may be used to serve requested pages, keep the site reliable and secure, detect misuse, troubleshoot errors, and meet legal obligations. We do not use it to build advertising profiles.
When information may be disclosed
Our hosting provider may process routine technical information on our behalf to operate and secure the site. Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to valid legal process, protect the safety and rights of visitors or others, or investigate misuse of the site.
OutProud does not sell personal information. At launch, we do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising or process it for targeted advertising.
External links
Articles may link to retailers, manufacturers, public agencies, health organizations, and other independent websites. Their privacy and security practices are governed by their own policies. Following an external link may allow that website to collect information under its terms; OutProud does not control that collection.
How long technical information is kept
Routine hosting logs are kept only as long as reasonably needed for site delivery, security, troubleshooting, and legal obligations. Retention may also depend on the hosting provider's operational and security practices.
AI-assisted editorial work
OutProud may use AI-assisted tools to help with research organization, drafting, editing, or production. Published work is reviewed and edited before release. These tools do not change the limited visitor-data practices described in this policy.
Potential future affiliate links
OutProud does not use affiliate tracking at launch. We may add affiliate links in the future and may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. If that happens, we will clearly identify relevant affiliate relationships and update this policy to explain any related data practices.
Your U.S. privacy rights
Depending on where you live and subject to applicable exceptions, state law may give you rights to know about, access, correct, or delete personal information; receive a portable copy; appeal a denied request; or ask us not to sell or share it for targeted advertising or profiling.
California residents
If California privacy law applies, you may request information about the categories, sources, purposes, and recipients of personal information, as well as access, correction, or deletion where available. You also have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising an applicable privacy right. OutProud does not currently sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Making a request
Email admin@outproud.org with the subject “Privacy Request” and describe the right you wish to exercise. We may ask for enough information to verify the request and respond as required by applicable law. Because OutProud has no accounts and collects very little information, we may be unable to connect routine technical records to a particular visitor.
Children's privacy
OutProud is intended for adults age 18 and older and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to OutProud, contact us so we can review the concern and take appropriate action.
Security
We use reasonable measures designed to protect the site and the limited technical information involved in operating it. No website, network, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Visitors outside the United States
OutProud is operated for a U.S. audience. If you visit from another country, routine technical information may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your location.
Changes to this policy
We may revise this policy when the site, its services, or legal requirements change. The updated version will appear on this page with a new “last updated” date.
Contact OutProud
For privacy questions or requests, email admin@outproud.org.