At GoldenValley News, we value your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or use our services.

By accessing and using GoldenValley News, you agree to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information when you visit or interact with our website:

A. Personal Information

This is information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Contact us via our contact form or email
  • Participate in surveys, polls, or contests

Personal information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Any other details you choose to share with us

B. Non-Personal Information

This is data collected automatically as you use our website. It includes:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages you visit on our website
  • Time spent on each page
  • Geographic location (if applicable)

We use this information to improve the performance, user experience, and content of our website.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, login details, and improve functionality.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: To send you updates, newsletters, and other relevant content based on your preferences.
  • To Improve User Experience: To analyze usage patterns, enhance website functionality, and personalize your browsing experience.
  • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, address your feedback, and send you important updates or changes to our services.
  • For Marketing and Advertising: If you consent, we may send you promotional offers, news about events, and other marketing materials.
  • To Ensure Security: To monitor and protect the security of our website, prevent fraud, and comply with legal obligations.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We employ a variety of security measures to ensure the safety of your personal information. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your data from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure.

However, while we use reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. As such, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

  • With Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party companies that assist us in operating our website, sending newsletters, or conducting other business activities. These service providers are required to keep your information confidential and use it solely for the purposes for which it was shared.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes.

5. Your Choices

You have several options regarding how your information is used:

  • Opt-Out of Marketing Communications: You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by following the instructions provided in the email.
  • Cookie Management: You can modify your cookie settings via your browser, including disabling certain types of cookies. However, this may limit some of the website’s functionality.
  • Access or Update Your Information: You can request access to, or correction of, the personal information we hold about you by contacting us.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

7. Children’s Privacy

GoldenValley News does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the document. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

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

GoldenValley News
Email: Contact@goldenvalley-news.com