Last Updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how The Federal Spending Wire (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website: https://federalspendingwire.com.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as when you:
- Leave a comment on an article
- Contact us via email or our contact form
This may include your name, email address, or any information you choose to provide.
Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed and time spent
- Referring URLs
This information is used for analytics, performance monitoring, and security.
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and support advertising. These include:
- Essential cookies — required for site functionality
- Analytics cookies — measure traffic and usage
- Advertising cookies — used to deliver relevant ads
If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name and email in cookies for convenience. Third-party vendors may also place and read cookies on your browser. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
4. Advertising and Third-Party Services
We use third-party advertising companies, including partners such as Ezoic and potentially Google AdSense, to serve ads. These companies may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as IP address, device information, pages visited, and ad interactions. This information is used to provide personalized advertising and measure ad performance.
You can opt out of personalized advertising at: Google Ads Settings (https://www.google.com/settings/ads) or www.aboutads.info (https://www.aboutads.info/).
5. Ezoic Advertising
We use Ezoic to provide personalization and analytics services. Ezoic may use cookies, pixels, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of this website including IP address, device type, browser type, language preferences, and interaction with ads and content.
To learn more, visit: Ezoic Privacy Policy (https://g.ezoic.net/privacy/federalspendingwire.com).
6. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction.
7. Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely. Other data is retained only as long as necessary for operational, legal, or security purposes.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Opt out of targeted advertising
To exercise your rights, contact: editor@federalspendingwire.com
9. Do Not Track Signals
We do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: The Federal Spending Wire, editor@federalspendingwire.com. Mailing Address: 598 West Interstate 30, Royse City, TX.
13. California Privacy Rights (Do Not Sell or Share)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information, including for targeted advertising purposes.
You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (https://www.aboutads.info/)
- Network Advertising Initiative (https://optout.networkadvertising.org/)
You may also contact us directly at: editor@federalspendingwire.com
