Privacy Policy for LocalNewsPoint

1. Introduction

Welcome to LocalNewsPoint, the premier platform for regional news coverage. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data when you visit LocalNewsPoint.com or interact with our services. By using our website, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and data gathered automatically during your visit:

• Provided Information: Name, email address, and any other details you submit via forms on LocalNewsPoint.
• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring site, browser type, and device identifiers.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 5 for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us enhance content delivery, improve user experience, and communicate important updates. Specifically, we may use your information to:

• Personalize content and layout.
• Respond to inquiries submitted via our contact form.
• Send newsletters or notifications if you opt in.
• Analyze site performance and usage trends.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service providers who assist in website operation and analytics.
• Authorities when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
• Successors in the event of a merger or acquisition, under confidentiality obligations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

LocalNewsPoint uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize repeat visitors, facilitate navigation, and compile aggregate data about site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features and your overall experience.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. Aggregate or anonymized data may be stored indefinitely for analytical purposes.

7. Security Measures

LocalNewsPoint implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. While no method is entirely fail-safe, we continually assess and enhance our security practices.

8. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the following rights apply under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification: Correct incomplete or inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure: Ask us to delete your data when there is no compelling reason to retain it.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Temporarily limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
• Right to Object: Challenge processing based on our legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, please contact us as described below. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. The "Effective Date" at the end of this document indicates when the latest revision took effect. Continued use of LocalNewsPoint constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out to us:

LocalNewsPoint
ETH Zurich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
Phone: +41768759504
Business ID: CHE-468.242.231

Effective Date: January 1, 2025