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Introduction
At Atlantic Coast Times, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, interact with our content, or subscribe to our services. By accessing or using Atlantic Coast Times, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide information such as your name, email address, or other identifying details when subscribing to our newsletter, commenting on articles, or contacting us, we collect this personal information.
- Automatically Collected Information: Our website may collect non-personal information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. This information helps us enhance your user experience and improve our services.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for the following purposes:
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests and provide you with relevant information.
- Newsletter: To send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials if you have subscribed to our mailing list. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
- Analytics: To analyze user interactions with our website, understand user preferences, and improve our content and services.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from law enforcement authorities.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in delivering our services, such as email marketing platforms, analytics providers, or technical support.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law or in response to legal requests, subpoenas, or court orders.
- Protection of Rights: We may share information if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
Your Choices
You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal restrictions.
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our newsletters and promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any updated Privacy Policy on this page, with a new effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to your privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [Contact Information].
Thank you for choosing Atlantic Coast Times. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.