Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 19, 2025

Emerald Coast Chronicle (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you interact with our website and services.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment details when you subscribe to our services or contact us.
  • Usage Data: Including your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and browsing behavior on our website.
  1. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our services.
  • Communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, or news related to Emerald Coast Chronicle.
  • Personalize your experience on our website.
  • Process transactions and fulfill legal obligations.
  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance your user experience.
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
  • Provide targeted advertisements.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

  1. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
  • Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
  1. RSS Feeds and Third-Party Content

Our website utilizes RSS feeds to import data from feed aggregators. We do not create or control the content from these external sources and are not responsible for their accuracy, legality, or decency. Any intellectual property rights in third-party content belong to their respective owners. If you believe that any content imported via RSS feeds infringes upon your intellectual property rights, please contact us, and we will address your concerns promptly.

  1. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
  • Opt-out of receiving promotional communications.
  • Restrict or object to certain data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at editor@emeraldcoastchronicle.com.

  1. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Emerald Coast Chronicle
203-B South Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Email: editor@emeraldcoastchronicle.com

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