Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2025
Satirical Content: This is a satirical news website created for educational purposes. All articles are fictional. None of the content represents real news events.
Important Notice About This Educational Site
The Daily Buffoon is a satirical news website created for educational purposes. All articles are fictional and intended to demonstrate media bias. We do not operate as a real news service and collect minimal information.
Information We Collect
Since this is an educational satirical website, we collect minimal information and do not operate as a real news service.
We may collect:
- Contact information – such as your name and email address if you contact us
- Device and usage data – IP address, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps, collected automatically for analytics
- Cookies and similar technologies – used to enhance functionality and gather basic analytics
No personal information is required to view our satirical articles. We do not collect data for news delivery as this is not a real news service.
How We Use Your Information
We use any information we collect to:
- Understand how our educational content performs and improve user experience
- Respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms
- Maintain security and detect potential issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use information for advertising, marketing, or any commercial purposes as this is an educational project.
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service providers – who help us operate the website (hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal authorities – when required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Educational partners – if this project is transferred to another educational institution
Sharing is extremely limited due to the educational nature of this project. We encourage users to visit reputable news sources for actual news consumption.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to:
- Remember basic preferences and settings
- Analyse site traffic and usage patterns for educational insights
- Improve site performance and security
- Provide basic functionality
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly. We do not use advertising or commercial tracking cookies.
Data Security
We employ technical, administrative, and physical safeguards (including encryption and access controls) to protect your data, but no system is completely secure.
Given the minimal data we collect for this educational project, security risks are limited.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
- Operate and improve our educational website
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to user inquiries
- Maintain basic security
You may request deletion of your data. Given the educational nature of this site, we retain minimal information.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccuracies in your data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to certain data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Given the minimal data collection of this educational project, most requests can be accommodated quickly.
Educational Purpose Disclaimer
This website exists solely for educational purposes to demonstrate media bias and encourage critical thinking about news consumption.
All articles on this site are fictional and satirical in nature.
This site is designed to redirect users to legitimate news sources for actual news consumption.
We encourage users to seek out multiple perspectives and factual reporting from established news organizations.
Third-Party Links
Our site includes links to legitimate news sources. Their privacy practices are independent of ours. Review their policies before providing information.
These links are provided for educational purposes to direct users to real news sources.
Children's Privacy
Our educational website is not specifically directed to children under 13, but may be used in educational settings.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will delete it.
Teachers and parents should supervise children's use of this satirical content.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our educational practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
The most recent version is indicated by the "last updated" date above.
Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
For privacy questions or concerns about this educational project, contact us at:
Email: support@thedailybuffoon.com
Address: 1111B S Governors Ave STE 34922 34922 Dover, DE, 19904 US