Effective Date: March 01, 2026
Governing Law: State of Ohio, United States
This Privacy Policy explains how Parent Vs State (“the Site”) collects, uses, maintains, and safeguards information obtained through the website and related communications.
Scope
This Policy applies to information collected through articles, submission forms, contact forms, email communications, analytics tools, advertising integrations, and other interactive features of the Site.
Information Collected
The Site may collect information voluntarily provided by users, including name, email address, and content submitted through forms, messages, comments, or story submissions. Because anonymous submissions are not accepted, identifying information is required for contributor review.
The Site may automatically collect technical data including IP address, browser type, device information, referring URLs, access times, and interaction data through cookies, server logs, and analytics tools.
If payments, donations, or affiliate transactions are processed, limited transaction-related data may be collected by third-party payment processors. The Site does not directly store full financial account numbers.
Purpose of Collection
Information is collected for editorial review, communication with contributors, publication decisions, responding to inquiries, improving functionality, monitoring security, enforcing Terms of Use, complying with legal obligations, and maintaining operational integrity.
Legal Basis for Processing (U.S. Context)
Information is processed based on user consent, legitimate business interests, contractual necessity where applicable, and compliance with legal obligations.Information SharingThe Site does not sell personal information.Information may be shared with third-party service providers that assist in website hosting, analytics, email distribution, advertising management, spam prevention, payment processing, or cybersecurity. Such providers are permitted to use information solely for operational support.Information may also be disclosed when required by subpoena, court order, or other lawful process, or when necessary to protect legal rights or respond to claims.
Publicly Submitted Content
Content submitted for publication may become publicly available if approved. Contributors are responsible for ensuring that submissions do not disclose protected juvenile information, sealed records, or confidential third-party data without lawful authority.
Once published, content may be archived or cached by third parties beyond the Site’s control.
Data Retention
Personal data is retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill editorial, operational, security, and legal purposes. Published content may be retained indefinitely as part of the Site’s archival record.
Submission correspondence and supporting documentation may be retained for evidentiary and legal-defense purposes.
Security Measures
The Site implements reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No internet-based system can guarantee absolute security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies, analytics tools, advertising integrations, and similar technologies to understand user engagement and improve performance. Users may adjust browser settings to decline cookies; however, some features may not function properly without them.
Children’s Information
This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. It does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent, consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 6501–6506. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, contact the Site for removal.
Third-Party Links
The Site contains links to third-party websites and public court records. The Site is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
User Rights
Users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, subject to legal retention obligations and archival interests. Requests may be submitted via the contact information below.
Because the Site engages in publication and archival activity protected by the First Amendment, certain content may be retained for journalistic and legal-defense purposes even after deletion requests.
Changes to This Policy
This Policy may be updated periodically. Updates become effective upon posting with a revised Effective Date.Contact Information
Privacy inquiries may be directed to: [artkitten2@gmail.com
By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
COPYRIGHT AND DMCA POLICY
Effective Date: March 01, 2026 Parent Vs State respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512.Copyright Ownership
Original content published on the Site is owned by or licensed to Parent Vs State and protected by U.S. copyright law. Limited personal, non-commercial use is permitted. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution beyond fair use may violate federal law.
DMCA Notice of Alleged Infringement
If you believe that material available on the Site infringes your copyright, you must provide a written notification containing the following information:
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, including the specific URL.
Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
Your physical or electronic signature.
Designated DMCA Agent
Name: [Insert Name]
Mailing Address: [Insert Address]
Email: [Insert Email]
DMCA notices must be sent to the Designated Agent listed above.
Upon receipt of a compliant notice, the Site will review the claim and, where appropriate, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material in accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 512(c).
Counter-Notification
If you believe material was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:
Identification of the removed material and its prior location.
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in Ohio and accepting service of process from the complaining party.Your physical or electronic signature.
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, the material may be restored unless the complaining party files a court action within the statutory period.
Repeat Infringers
The Site reserves the right to terminate access for users who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights.