Subprocessors
Last updated: May 26, 2026
VTScout uses the third-party service providers listed below to operate the site and the Daily Scout newsletter. We list them here so readers can see exactly which vendors handle what kinds of data. This is consistent with the obligations many state privacy laws (CCPA/CPRA, CDPA, CTDPA, VCDPA, UCPA) and the EU GDPR place on operators that share data with processors.
| Vendor | Purpose | Data shared | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostinger | Web hosting | Server logs, all site content | EU / global |
| Cloudflare | CDN, DDoS protection, edge security | Request metadata, IP addresses (transient) | Global edge |
| Brevo | Newsletter delivery, transactional email | Subscriber email + signup metadata; transactional email content (tip/correction acks) | EU (France) |
| Google (AdSense) | Advertising | Cookies, advertising identifiers, ad engagement | Global |
| Google (Funding Choices) | Cookie consent management (CMP) | Consent choices | Global |
| Google (Analytics / GA4) | Audience analytics | Page views, anonymized session data (where consent given) | Global |
| OpenAI | AI-assisted drafting (from public-record sources), image alt-text generation | Public-record source text, uploaded image URLs. No subscriber, comment, or tip data is sent to OpenAI. | United States |
How we use subprocessors
Each vendor above is bound by its own terms of service and data-processing agreement. We do not share personal data with any vendor for purposes other than the one listed. We do not sell personal data.
Changes to this list
When we add or remove a subprocessor, we update this page and the “Last updated” date. Material changes (a new vendor handling a new category of data) are also reflected in our Privacy Policy.
Questions or objections
If you have a question about a specific subprocessor or want to object to a particular processing activity, email [email protected]. We respond within the time frame required by applicable law.