Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to truongatlanta.com — an independent news site operated by freelance journalist Truong Nguyen (pen name: Truong Atlanta) in Suwanee, Georgia, USA. We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of all readers when they access and use this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information. This policy is developed in compliance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and other applicable state privacy laws in the United States. By continuing to use this website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect two types of information when you visit truongatlanta.com:

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the website, our servers and web analytics tools automatically record certain technical information, including: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system and device type, pages you viewed on the website, referring URL (the website that led you here), and access time. This information is collected via server logs and analytics tools for the purpose of improving user experience and better understanding traffic.

Information You Voluntarily Provide: When you contact us via the website form or send a direct email, you may provide your name, email address, and phone number. We only collect this information when you actively submit it to us. This website does not require account creation, has no login system, and does not collect payment or credit card information.

How We Use Information

The information collected is used for the following legitimate purposes:

  • Content Improvement: Analyzing access data helps us understand which topics are most popular, thereby improving the quality and relevance of articles.
  • Responding to Inquiries: When you send messages, emails, or information via a form, we use your contact information to respond to your requests, questions, or feedback.
  • Traffic Analysis: Technical data is used to monitor traffic trends, detect technical issues, and optimize website performance.
  • Legal Compliance: In some cases, we may need to process information to comply with legal requirements, court orders, or applicable legal processes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

For detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purposes, and how you can manage or refuse cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or exchange your personal information with any third parties for commercial purposes. However, in the course of operating the website, your information may be shared with the following parties to the extent necessary:

  • Analytics Service Providers: We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about user behavior on the website according to Google's own policy. You can learn more and opt-out of tracking on Google's policy page.
  • Hosting Provider: Our web hosting service provider may access server logs containing technical information as part of infrastructure operation.
  • Law Enforcement: We will only disclose personal information to law enforcement or government agencies when there is a valid legal request, such as a court order, subpoena, or when necessary to protect legal rights, personal safety, or public interest.

Your Rights Under CCPA

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal data categories have been collected, the sources of collection, the purposes of use, and with which third parties (if any) the information has been shared.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete personal information collected from you, unless retention is necessary to complete a transaction, detect security incidents, comply with legal obligations, or serve other legitimate purposes as defined by law.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We affirm that we do not sell your personal information to anyone. Therefore, this right is automatically ensured when you use our website.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be denied services, charged different prices, or receive a different quality of service for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights: To exercise any of the above rights, please send an email to [email protected] with a clear subject line indicating your request. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days as required by CCPA.

Rights Under Other State Laws

In addition to CCPA, many US states have enacted or are implementing their own data privacy laws, including the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), and new state privacy laws currently in effect. If you are a resident of one of these states, you may be entitled to similar rights, including:

  • Right to access and know personal data being processed
  • Right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • Right to request deletion of personal data
  • Right to opt-out of targeted advertising and data sales
  • Right to receive a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any rights under the privacy laws of your state of residence, please contact us via email at [email protected]. We are committed to responding to all valid requests within the timeframe stipulated by applicable law.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or unwanted disclosure. These measures include:

  • HTTPS Encryption: All connections to truongatlanta.com are encrypted using the HTTPS (SSL/TLS) protocol, ensuring that data transmitted between your browser and the server is protected.
  • Access Restriction: Only the website operator has access to the collected data. No employees or third parties are granted unnecessary access.
  • No Unnecessary Data Retention: We do not collect or retain personal information beyond what is necessary for the stated purposes. Data that is no longer needed will be deleted or anonymized.

While no method of data transmission over the Internet can guarantee absolute security, we strive to apply security standards appropriate to the website's operational scale.

Children's Privacy

Truongatlanta.com is a news website intended for adult readers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age, in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

If you are a parent or guardian and discover that your child has provided personal information to us without your consent, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will remove that information from our system as soon as possible.

Data Retention

We only retain information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy:

  • Server Logs: Server logs containing technical information (IP address, browser, pages viewed) are retained for a limited time and are periodically deleted or anonymized.
  • Contact Information: The name, email, and phone number you provide when contacting us are stored only for the time necessary to respond to your inquiry. Once the communication purpose is completed and there is no legal reason for retention, the information will be deleted.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our operations, technology, or new legal requirements. When changes occur, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date at the top of the page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed of the latest changes. Your continued use of the website after the policy has been updated signifies your acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact:

We are committed to responding to all privacy-related requests as soon as possible, and within 45 days of receiving a valid request as required by applicable law.