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PRIVACY & GDPR

Last updated: 6/7/2026

What we collect

  • Anonymous visitor ID stored in your browser only, used to count one rating per browser per story.
  • Cookie preference stored in your browser.
  • Newsletter email only if you subscribe. Used to send the newsletter.
  • Story-idea submissions, plus an optional email if you provide one.
  • Star ratings (1–5), associated with your anonymous visitor ID.

What we do NOT do

  • No tracking cookies, no analytics, no advertising.
  • We never sell or share your data with third parties.
  • No accounts are required to read, rate, or subscribe.

Legal basis (GDPR)

  • Newsletter: consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) — you opted in.
  • Ratings & ideas: legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) for running the site.
  • Cookies: strictly necessary only (no consent required), preference stored as your choice.

Your rights

You may at any time request access, rectification, deletion, or restriction of your personal data, and object to processing. Contact: hello@unrealtimes.example.

Retention

Newsletter emails are kept until you unsubscribe. Ratings and ideas are kept until removed by the editor or upon your request.

Disclaimer

The Unreal Times is a satirical news site. All the stories are purely fictional and any resemblance to real stories is purely coincidental.