This publication is committed to respecting your privacy.
We believe access to local news is a public good, not a data-harvesting opportunity. We collect as little information as possible, use it responsibly, and do not sell, trade, or exploit your data.
What Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate the site and publish responsibly.
This may include:
- Basic analytics data such as page views, referral sources, and general location (city or region, not precise location)
- Information you voluntarily provide, such as:
- Email address if you subscribe to a newsletter
- Name or contact information if you submit an article, comment, or contact us
- Technical data like browser type or device information, collected automatically by standard web hosting tools
We do not require accounts to read content, and we do not collect sensitive personal information.
What We Do Not Do
We do not:
- Sell your data
- Share your personal information with advertisers
- Track you across the internet
- Use invasive third-party tracking pixels
- Require payment or personal data to access essential news
If we ever use analytics or tools, they are selected to minimize data collection and avoid behavioral profiling.
How We Use Information
Any information we collect is used only to:
- Improve site performance and reliability
- Understand general readership trends
- Communicate with you if you ask us to
- Review and publish community submissions responsibly
We do not use personal data for targeted advertising or political profiling.
Cookies
This site may use basic cookies necessary for functionality, such as remembering preferences or protecting against spam.
We do not use cookies for cross-site tracking or behavioral advertising.
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.
Third-Party Services
We may use limited third-party services for hosting, email delivery, or analytics. These services are chosen carefully and are required to handle data securely.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from our pages.
Community Submissions
If you submit content for publication:
- You retain ownership of your work unless otherwise agreed
- We may store your contact information to communicate about editing or publication
- Published submissions may be edited for clarity, length, or accuracy
We will never publish private contact details without explicit consent.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for its intended purpose, or as required by law.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we have about you
- Request corrections or deletion
- Withdraw consent for communications
We honor these requests promptly and without hassle.
Changes to This Policy
If this Privacy Policy changes, updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We do not make retroactive changes that reduce your rights.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:
[email protected]
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