Empowering Voices
Understanding Your Privacy and Its Significance
Effective Date: August 8, 2025 Last Updated: August 8, 2025
Your privacy matters to us. In a world increasingly shaped by digital connections, safeguarding your personal data is more than a legal obligation — it’s part of our commitment to building trust and strengthening democracy.
This Privacy Policy explains how We Dissent Independent Media LLC (“We Dissent Media,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information when you interact with our website (https://wedissentmedia.com), online store, memberships, email lists, and other services we provide (collectively, the “Services”).
We believe that informed individuals make empowered decisions. That’s why we strive to be transparent about our practices, without hidden agendas. In the sections below, you’ll find details on:
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What data we collect
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Why we collect it
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How we use and protect it
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Your rights and choices under laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Our goal is to ensure you feel confident engaging with us — whether you’re reading an article, joining a membership, leaving a comment, or purchasing merchandise — knowing your privacy is respected and protected.
Together, let’s maintain the balance between open civic dialogue and protecting what matters most.
Contact for Privacy Requests:
We Dissent Independent Media LLC
7220 Trade Street, Ste 101
San Diego, CA 92121
Email: privacy@wedissentmedia.com
What Data We Collect
We gather both personal and non-personal information to improve your experience. This includes your name, email, preferences, and general data on how you interact with our site.
Personal Information You Provide Directly:
Name, email address, and contact details
Account information (username, password, profile preferences)
Payment details (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
Content you submit (comments, form responses, uploaded media)
Membership, donation, and order history
Information Collected Automatically:
IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and navigation patterns
Cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies (see Cookies and Tracking below)
Information from Third Parties:
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics, YouTube)
Social media platforms when you interact with our content
Why It Matters
Understanding our data collection practices fosters transparency. We believe that informed individuals are empowered individuals — an empowered community is stronger. By knowing what we collect and why, you can make informed choices about how you engage with us.
Your Trust Is Key
Your trust is essential to our work. We handle your information responsibly, using it only for the purposes described in this policy and in ways that enhance your experience with We Dissent Media.
Your Data, Your Rights
At the heart of our mission is your right to control your personal information. Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
Access Your Data
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. Contact us, and we will provide it in a clear and accessible format.
Stay Informed
We will notify you of material changes to this Privacy Policy, so you are always aware of how your information is used and protected.
Delete Your Data
You may request that we delete your personal information. We will honor this request unless we are required by law or legitimate business needs (e.g., tax or fraud prevention) to retain certain records.
Correct Your Information
If any of your personal details are inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to have them corrected promptly.
Opt Out of Sale or Sharing (California Residents)
We do not sell personal information, but you still have the right to opt out of any data sharing that might be considered a “sale” under California law.
Withdraw Consent (GDPR)
Where we rely on your consent to process data, you can withdraw that consent at any time.