Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 4, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Accuracy in Media (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website aim.org, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our content.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in three ways: directly from you, automatically through your use of our site, and via third-party media embeds.

A. Information You Provide to Us

  • Contact Information: When you sign up for our newsletter, submit a contact form, or join a community (e.g., “The Rebel Base”), we collect your name, email address, and any other details you provide.
  • Transactions: If you purchase merchandise or a subscription, we (or our third-party payment processors) collect payment details. Note: We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

B. Information Collected Automatically (Cookies)

  • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
  • CookieYes & Consent: We use the CookieYes consent management tool to scan our website and manage your cookie preferences. This tool categorizes cookies (Necessary, Functional, Analytics, Performance, Advertisement) and ensures non-essential cookies are blocked until you give consent.
  • Analytics: With your consent, we may use tools like Google Analytics to understand our audience demographics and behavior.

C. Images, Videos, and Embedded Content

  • Video Embeds (YouTube, Rumble, etc.): Our articles and pages often include embedded videos from platforms like YouTube or Rumble. When you play a video on our site, these third-party services may set cookies on your device or track your viewing behavior to personalize ads or analytics.
    • Note regarding YouTube: We make efforts to use “Privacy-Enhanced Mode” for YouTube embeds where possible. However, by interacting with these videos, you are subject to the Google/YouTube Privacy Policy.
  • Social Media Widgets: We may use social media features (like the Facebook “Like” button or X/Twitter feeds). These features may collect your IP address and which page you are visiting on our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Send you newsletters, updates, and exclusive content you have requested.
  • Process transactions and manage subscriptions.
  • Analyze website traffic to improve our content and user experience.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Sharing Your Information

We share data only in limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate our site (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors like Stripe).
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law.
  • Business Transfers: If the site is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred.

5. Our Supporter and Subscriber Promise

This section replaces our former donor policy to better reflect our digital supporters.

Out of respect for the privacy of our supporters and subscribers, Accuracy in Media is committed to the following principles regarding your donation and subscription data:

  • No Sale or Rental: Unlike many organizations, we will not trade, rent, or sell our subscriber or donor lists to any other organization, political group, or commercial entity. Your support is private and stays with us.
  • Anonymity: If you choose to support the show anonymously (where the platform allows), we respect your choice to not have your personal information shared publicly.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Your Privacy Rights & Cookie Management

You have specific rights regarding your data:

  • Manage Cookies: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” (or similar icon) button located in the corner of our screen, powered by CookieYes.
  • Opt-Out of Emails: You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.
  • Access and Deletion: You may request a copy of the data we hold about you or ask us to delete it by contacting us below.

Notice to California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt-out of the “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You can exercise this right by using our Cookie Consent banner to decline “Advertisement” and “Analytics” cookies.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Accuracy in Media
1717 K Street NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-670-7729
Email: info@aim.org