San Diego Local News Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 17 , 2024

San Diego Local News (“SDLN”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information from those who visit our website, SDlocalnews.com, or use our services. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

SDLN collects the following types of information:

Voluntarily Provided Information: This includes your name, email address, contact details, and payment information if you register, subscribe, or make purchases.
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, and server logs.
Demographic & Analytical Data: We may collect non-personal demographic data such as age, gender, browsing habits, and preferences.

2. Why We Collect Information

We collect information for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and improve our services.
To send promotional materials, updates, or news (only with your consent).
To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience.
To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activities.

3. Use and Sharing of Information

We may use and share your data in the following ways:

With trusted third-party service providers who assist in website operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, email marketing, payment processing).
To comply with legal requirements, such as responding to subpoenas or law enforcement requests.
In the event of a business transfer, such as a merger or acquisition, your data may be transferred to a new entity.
With advertising partners to display targeted ads based on browsing activity.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures, including encryption and secure server storage, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights & Choices

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

Access & Correction: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and request corrections if needed.
Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by following the instructions in our emails.
Data Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Do Not Track: Some browsers allow you to set a “Do Not Track” preference. We do not respond to such signals at this time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at https://sdlocalnews.com/contact-us/

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we discover such data, we will delete it immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies before sharing any personal information.

9. GDPR & International Data Transfers

If you are in the European Union (EU), we process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your data to the United States.

If applicable, you may:

Request access to your personal data.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent for data processing.

For GDPR-related inquiries, email us at https://sdlocalnews.com/contact-us/

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Continued use of our website means acceptance of the updated Policy.