Introduction

Welcome to Bismarck Local ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website bismarck-local.vercel.app (the "Site").

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
• User Preferences: Your selected news categories and notification preferences
• Contact Information: Name and email when you contact us
• Feedback: Any feedback or comments you provide about our services

Information Automatically Collected

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns
• Location Data: General location based on IP address (city/state level)
• Cookies: Session cookies, preference cookies, and analytics cookies (with your consent)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To provide and maintain our news service
• To send you newsletters and updates (with your consent)
• To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• To improve our website and services based on usage patterns
• To respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• To send administrative information and service updates
• To detect and prevent fraud or technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our Cookie Preferences page.

Disclosure of Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to respond to legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: When you give us explicit permission to share

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

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need to use your information, we will remove it from our systems and records or anonymize it so that you can no longer be identified from it.

Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent
• Opt-Out: Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: