Last updated: July 29, 2026
WSOI is an independent news project. This policy describes the limited information the site may process as it operates.
Information collected automatically
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Cookies
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Information you provide
If contact, comment or news-tip features are added, information submitted through them will be used to review and respond to the submission, maintain site security and meet applicable obligations. Readers should not send sensitive information until WSOI publishes a verified submission method.
External links and embedded content
Articles may link to or embed material from other websites. Those services have their own privacy practices, which WSOI does not control.
Changes to this policy
This policy will be updated when the site’s features or data practices materially change.