Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 30, 2026
PVAL News (Political Views At Large), operated by Charmaine Conliffe, publishes political news, education, history, and commentary at https://pvalnews.com.
For privacy questions, contact pvalnews@gmail.com.
Information You Provide
If you email us, we receive your email address, your message, and any information you include. We use this information to respond and handle your inquiry.
If you leave a comment, WordPress collects the information entered in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser information to assist with spam detection and site security. Approved comments and the name you provide may be displayed publicly. Please do not include sensitive personal information in comments.
Our website uses Gravatar to display profile images alongside comments. An anonymized string created from your email address (a hash) may be sent to Gravatar to check whether you use the service.
Once your comment is approved, your profile image may appear publicly beside it. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/
Cookies and Your Choices
Cookies are small files stored on your device. Our website uses cookies for site functions, remembering preferences, and analytics.
We use WPConsent to present cookie choices. You can select “Accept All, “Reject,” or “Preferences” in the cookie banner to manage optional cookies. You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect website features.
Google Analytics
PVAL News has Google Analytics configured through MonsterInsights to help us understand how visitors use the website and improve our content.
Google Analytics can collect information such as pages visited, interactions, referral sources, device and browser details, and approximate location. It uses cookies and similar technologies.
Learn more about Google’s processing of information at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
Google also provides an Analytics opt-out browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Service Providers
Website hosting, email, analytics, security, and backup services may process information as needed to provide their services. Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when necessary to protect the website and its users.
Links and Embedded Content
Articles may link to other websites or include embedded content, such as videos. External websites have their own privacy practices. Embedded content may collect information or use cookies when loaded or used.
Retention and Privacy Requests
Comments and associated information may remain stored while published or needed for moderation. Email correspondence may be retained to handle inquiries and maintain relevant records. Other information is retained according to the settings and practices of the services processing it.
You can contact pvalnews@gmail.com to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you. We will assess requests under applicable law. Some records may need to be retained for security, administrative, or legal reasons.
Advertising and Newsletters
PVAL News does not currently display advertisements or offer newsletter subscriptions. We will update this policy when we introduce services that change how personal information is handled.
Policy Updates
We may update this policy as our website and services change. The date above identifies the latest revision.