Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:

• Name and email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
• Contact information (when submitting news tips or videos)
• Location information (city selection for local news preferences)
• Communication preferences and subscription settings

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address and browser information
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referral sources and search terms
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To deliver local news and content relevant to your interests
• To send you our newsletter and important updates
• To process and review video submissions
• To improve our website and user experience
• To respond to your questions and provide customer support
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
• To analyze website usage and performance

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website and deliver our services
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Employee training on data protection practices

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling them may affect website functionality.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal information

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at: