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Neighborhood News Network LLC
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 9, 2026
Last Updated: June 9, 2026
| Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. This Privacy Policy describes how Neighborhood News Network LLC collects, uses, discloses, and protects information about you when you visit our website, use our mobile application (available on iOS and Android), subscribe to our newsletters, or otherwise interact with our digital products and services. By accessing or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any terms herein, please discontinue use of our services immediately. |
Table of Contents 1. Who We Are 2. Scope of This Policy 3. Information We Collect 4. How We Use Your Information 5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR) 6. How We Share Your Information 7. Advertising and Tracking 8. Cookies Policy 9. Data Retention 10. Data Security 11. Children’s Privacy 12. Your Privacy Rights 13. Push Notifications 14. Third-Party Links and Services 15. International Data Transfers 16. Changes to This Privacy Policy 17. Contact Us |
1. Who We Are
Neighborhood News Network LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a news media company organized and existing under the laws of the United States. We operate a digital news platform accessible via our website and mobile application (the “Services”), delivering local, regional, and national news content to our users.
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Neighborhood News Network LLC acts as the data controller (or equivalent “operator” or “business” as defined by applicable law) with respect to personal information collected through our Services.
Contact Information:
- Company Name: Neighborhood News Network LLC
- Mailing Address: 108 Oakleigh Road, Greenville, Alabama 36037
- Email Address: privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com
- Phone Number: 334-362-6000
- Website:com
- Mobile Application: Neighborhood News Network (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store)
2. Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected, processed, or stored by Neighborhood News Network LLC in connection with the following individuals and activities:
- Website Visitors: Any individual who accesses or browses our website at neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com;
- Mobile Application Users: Any individual who downloads, installs, or uses our iOS or Android mobile application;
- Newsletter Subscribers: Any individual who subscribes to our email newsletters or news alerts;
- Registered Account Holders: Any individual who creates and maintains an account with our Services;
- Contact Form Submitters: Any individual who submits inquiries, tips, or correspondence through our digital channels.
This Policy covers all digital products, platforms, and services owned, operated, or controlled by Neighborhood News Network LLC. It does not apply to the practices of third-party websites, applications, or services that may be linked to or from our Services, which are governed by their own privacy policies.
3. Information We Collect
We collect information about you in several ways, including information you provide directly, information collected automatically through your use of our Services, and information received from third parties. The categories of personal information we collect are described below.
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you interact with our Services, including:
- Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password (stored in encrypted form);
- Newsletter Sign-Up: Email address, name, and communication preferences;
- Comments and Submissions: Content, opinions, tips, or letters to the editor you submit through our platform, along with associated display name or account information;
- Contact Forms: Name, email address, subject matter, and message content submitted via our contact or support forms;
- Survey and Feedback Responses: Information you provide in response to surveys, polls, or feedback requests we conduct.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access or use our Services, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:
- Device and Network Information: IP address, device identifiers (including advertising identifiers such as IDFA and GAID), browser type and version, operating system, app version, and mobile carrier;
- Usage and Activity Data: Pages or articles viewed, time spent on each page, links clicked, search queries made within our Services, scroll depth, and feature interactions;
- Referral and Navigation Data: The URL of the page that referred you to our Services, and the pages you visit within our Services;
- Performance and Diagnostic Data: Crash reports, error logs, app load times, and other performance metrics used to maintain and improve our Services.
3.3 Location Information
We may collect approximate or, with your permission, precise location information in the following circumstances:
- GPS and Device-Based Location: If you grant our mobile application permission to access your device’s location services, we may collect precise location data to provide you with local news content relevant to your area;
- IP-Based Approximate Location: We may derive an approximate location (such as city or region) from your IP address for purposes of content personalization and analytics;
- Wi-Fi and Network-Based Location: We may use Wi-Fi network information to infer approximate location.
We will always request your explicit permission before accessing precise location data on your mobile device, consistent with Apple App Store and Google Play Store requirements. You may revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings.
3.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, software development kits (SDKs), local storage, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Services. These technologies may be first-party (placed by us) or third-party (placed by our partners). Categories include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality such as authentication and session management;
- Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings;
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how users interact with our Services;
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
For more details on the specific cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please refer to Section 8 (Cookies Policy) and our separate Cookie Policy available at the Cookie section of this Privacy Policy (Section 8 above).
3.5 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from the following categories of third parties:
- Social Login Providers: If you choose to log in or create an account using a social media service (such as Google or Apple Sign-In), we may receive basic profile information such as your name and email address from that provider, subject to your privacy settings with that service;
- Analytics Partners: Third-party analytics providers who help us understand usage patterns and audience demographics;
- Advertising Networks: Ad partners who may share information about your interactions with advertisements;
- Payment Processors: If you make a purchase or subscription payment, our payment processors may share transaction confirmation data with us (we do not store full payment card details).
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing and Personalizing Services: To deliver news content, features, and services, and to tailor the content and experience you receive based on your interests, location, and reading history;
- Account Creation and Management: To create and maintain your registered account, authenticate your identity, and manage your preferences;
- Communications and Alerts: To send you newsletters, breaking news alerts, editorial digests, and other notifications you have subscribed to or consented to receive. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time as described in Section 12;
- Customer Support: To respond to your questions, support requests, complaints, and inquiries submitted through our contact channels;
- Service Improvement and Analytics: To monitor, analyze, and improve the performance, functionality, and user experience of our Services, and to conduct internal research and development;
- Advertising: To display personalized or contextual advertising, to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, and to support ad-supported content delivery;
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, and legal processes, and to respond to lawful requests from government or law enforcement authorities;
- Fraud Detection and Security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, abuse of our Services, and other potentially illegal conduct;
- Aggregated Research and Reporting: To compile anonymized, aggregated statistical data about our audience and Services for internal reporting, industry research, and editorial purposes.
5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data only where we have a valid legal basis to do so under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or applicable national data protection laws. Our legal bases include:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): Where you have given us your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent to process your data for a particular purpose (e.g., to send you marketing emails or place non-essential cookies on your device). You may withdraw consent at any time without detriment;
- Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (e.g., processing your account registration details);
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests. Our legitimate interests include improving our Services, fraud prevention, direct marketing to existing users, and security;
- Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject, such as retaining financial records or responding to valid legal process;
- Vital Interests (Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR): In rare circumstances, where processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of you or another individual.
Where we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis, you have the right to object to such processing. Please contact us using the details in Section 17 to exercise this right.
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for monetary compensation. We share your information only in the circumstances described below.
6.1 Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf, including: website and application hosting, cloud infrastructure, analytics, email delivery, push notification delivery, payment processing, customer support, content moderation, and security monitoring. These service providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide services to us and are contractually obligated to maintain appropriate security standards.
6.2 Advertising Partners
We work with third-party advertising networks and technology partners to serve advertisements on our Services. These partners may collect information through cookies, SDKs, and similar technologies to deliver interest-based advertising. Users may opt out of personalized advertising as described in Section 7 of this Policy.
6.3 Business Transfers
In the event that Neighborhood News Network LLC undergoes a merger, acquisition, reorganization, asset sale, or other corporate transaction, your personal information may be transferred as part of such transaction. We will provide notice through our Services or by email prior to your personal information becoming subject to a materially different privacy policy, and you will have the opportunity to opt out where required by applicable law.
6.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to: (a) comply with a legal obligation, applicable law, regulation, or valid legal process (such as a court order or subpoena); (b) protect the rights, property, or safety of Neighborhood News Network LLC, our users, or the public; (c) detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues; or (d) enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements.
6.5 Aggregated and De-Identified Data
We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information — which cannot reasonably be used to identify you — with partners, advertisers, researchers, or the public for purposes including industry research, editorial reporting, and business development.
| Important Notice: We do NOT sell personal information as that term is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), nor do we share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising without providing the right to opt out. See Section 12.2 for your California privacy rights. |
7. Advertising and Tracking
Our Services are supported in part by advertising revenue. We and our advertising partners use cookies, SDKs, pixels, and advertising identifiers to deliver advertisements that may be relevant to your interests.
7.1 Interest-Based Advertising
We may engage in behavioral or interest-based advertising, which involves showing you ads based on information about your activity across websites and apps over time. This type of advertising uses data about your browsing behavior, content preferences, and demographic characteristics.
7.2 Apple App Tracking Transparency (iOS)
In compliance with Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, if you use our application on a device running iOS 14.5 or later, we will request your explicit permission before tracking your activity across third-party apps and websites or accessing your device’s advertising identifier (IDFA). You may grant or deny this permission at the time of the prompt, or change your preference at any time by navigating to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking on your iOS device. If you deny tracking, we will not access your IDFA for cross-app tracking purposes.
7.3 Google Advertising ID (Android)
On Android devices, we may use the Google Advertising ID (GAID) to support personalized advertising. You may opt out of personalized advertising or reset your advertising ID by navigating to Settings > Privacy > Ads on your Android device.
7.4 Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You may opt out of interest-based advertising through the following methods:
- Device Settings: Use your device’s privacy settings to limit ad tracking (iOS) or opt out of ads personalization (Android), as described above;
- Industry Opt-Out Tools: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page at optout.aboutads.info, the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at optout.networkadvertising.org, or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) at youronlinechoices.eu;
- Browser-Level Controls: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. See Section 8 for more information.
7.5 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, our Services do not currently alter their data collection or use practices in response to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update this Policy accordingly.
8. Cookies Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and, where applicable, within our mobile application. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that allows us to recognize your browser or device across sessions.
8.1 Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Required? |
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | Core website functionality, session management, authentication, security, and load balancing. Cannot be disabled without impairing core service functions. | Yes |
| Functional / Preference | Remembering your language preferences, region settings, font sizes, and other personalization choices to enhance your experience. | No |
| Analytics / Performance | Collecting aggregated data on how users interact with our Services, including page views, session duration, and error reports, to improve our platform. | No |
| Advertising / Targeting | Delivering personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior, measuring ad performance, and building audience segments for our advertising partners. | No |
8.2 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Services are placed by third parties, such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern the data they collect, and we do not control their use of cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties directly.
8.3 Managing Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will provide you with the ability to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookie categories. You may update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our website. Additionally, you may manage cookies directly through your browser settings:
- Deleting existing cookies stored on your device;
- Blocking all or certain categories of cookies;
- Setting your browser to alert you when cookies are being placed.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please review our full Cookie Policy at the Cookie section of this Privacy Policy (Section 8 above).
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to provide our Services, to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. The following general retention guidelines apply:
| Data Category | Retention Period |
| Account Data (name, email, preferences) | Duration of account, plus 2 years following account deletion request |
| Newsletter / Subscriber Data | Until unsubscription or deletion request, plus 1 year |
| Log and Analytics Data | Up to 26 months from date of collection |
| Comment / Submission Data | Duration of publication, or until deletion is requested |
| Customer Support Records | 3 years from date of last interaction |
| Payment and Transaction Records | 7 years (or as required by applicable tax and financial laws) |
| Legal Hold / Litigation-Related Data | Until resolution of relevant legal matter |
Notwithstanding the above, we may retain data for a longer period where required by law (such as regulatory retention obligations), or where necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. Data subject to a legal hold will be retained until the hold is lifted, regardless of standard retention periods.
To request deletion of your personal information, please submit a request using the contact information provided in Section 17. We will process deletion requests in accordance with applicable law, subject to any legal hold or compliance exceptions.
10. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a range of technical, administrative, and organizational measures designed to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our security measures include, but are not limited to:
- Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your browser or application and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL) protocols;
- Encryption at Rest: Sensitive personal data stored on our systems is encrypted at rest using appropriate encryption standards;
- Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted on a need-to-know basis. Our personnel are subject to confidentiality obligations and receive training on data protection practices;
- Authentication Controls: We implement password hashing and, where applicable, multi-factor authentication for internal systems and user accounts;
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct periodic security assessments, vulnerability testing, and audits to identify and remediate potential risks;
- Vendor Security: We require our service providers to maintain appropriate security standards commensurate with the sensitivity of the data they process on our behalf.
Limitation of Liability: Despite our efforts, no method of electronic transmission or data storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information, and any transmission of data to or from our Services is at your own risk. In the event of a data security incident that materially affects your rights or freedoms, we will notify you and, where applicable, relevant regulatory authorities in accordance with our obligations under applicable law (including within 72 hours under GDPR).
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to, and are not intended for use by, children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent. Our data collection and processing practices are designed to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and applicable state laws governing minors’ online privacy.
In compliance with state-level platform accountability laws applicable in Texas, Utah, Louisiana, California, and other jurisdictions that impose age verification or age-appropriate design obligations on online services, we take reasonable steps to avoid the collection of personal information from minors and to implement age-appropriate privacy protections where required.
If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately using the contact details provided in Section 17. Upon verification, we will take prompt steps to:
- Remove the child’s personal information from our active records;
- Terminate any associated account;
- Cease any further collection or use of the child’s information;
- Notify you of the steps taken and the categories of information involved.
Users between the ages of 13 and 17 may use our Services subject to any applicable state or local restrictions and with appropriate parental or guardian awareness. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor and engage with their children’s online activities.
12. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your place of residence and applicable law, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information. We are committed to honoring these rights in a timely and transparent manner.
12.1 All Users
Regardless of your location, all users of our Services have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information in our records;
- Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions;
- Right to Opt Out of Marketing: You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email, or by contacting us directly. Note that we may still send you transactional or service-related communications;
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
12.2 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You have the right to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which it was collected, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared;
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., where we are legally required to retain data);
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information maintained by us;
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You may exercise this right by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link available at by emailing privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com or calling 334-362-6000;
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to direct us to limit our use of sensitive personal information (such as precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, or biometric data) to purposes that are strictly necessary to provide the services you request;
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. We will not deny goods or services, charge different prices, provide different quality of service, or suggest that you will receive different treatment because you exercised your privacy rights.
To submit a CCPA/CPRA rights request, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com
- Toll-Free Number: 334-362-6000
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 calendar days. If we require additional time (up to an additional 45 days), we will notify you of the extension and the reason. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf by providing written authorization signed by you and verifying their own identity.
12.3 EEA, UK, and Swiss Residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR:
- Right of Access (Art. 15): The right to obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and, if so, to receive a copy of that data and supplementary information;
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16): The right to have inaccurate personal data corrected and incomplete data completed;
- Right to Erasure / Right to Be Forgotten (Art. 17): The right to request the deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, where you withdraw consent, where you object to processing, or where processing is unlawful;
- Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18): The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as while the accuracy of the data is being contested;
- Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller, where technically feasible;
- Right to Object (Art. 21): The right to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes;
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing;
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: The right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). In the EU, you may contact the supervisory authority in the Member State of your habitual residence or place of work.
We will respond to GDPR rights requests within 30 calendar days. Where requests are complex or numerous, we may extend this period by a further two months, of which we will notify you promptly. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in Section 17.
12.4 Other U.S. State Privacy Rights
Residents of the following states may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws, which we are committed to honoring:
| State | Applicable Law | Key Rights |
| Virginia | Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) | Access, correction, deletion, portability, opt-out of targeted advertising and profiling |
| Colorado | Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) | Access, correction, deletion, portability, opt-out of targeted advertising and profiling |
| Connecticut | Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) | Access, correction, deletion, portability, opt-out of targeted advertising and profiling |
| Texas | Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) | Access, correction, deletion, portability, opt-out of targeted advertising, sale, and profiling |
| Utah | Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) | Access, deletion, portability, opt-out of targeted advertising and sale of personal data |
To exercise any of the above rights, please submit a request to us using the contact information provided in Section 17. We will verify your identity and respond within the timeframes required by the law applicable to your state of residence.
13. Push Notifications
With your permission, we may send push notifications to your mobile device or browser. Push notifications may include:
- Breaking News Alerts: Time-sensitive news stories of significant public interest;
- Local News Updates: Stories relevant to your geographic area or interests;
- Newsletter Digests: Summaries of top stories delivered to your device;
- Personalized Recommendations: Content we believe may be of interest based on your reading history (where you have consented to personalization).
Push notification permission is sought at the time you first use our mobile application or visit our website. Your consent is required before we send push notifications, and you may revoke this permission at any time through:
- Device Settings (iOS): Settings > Notifications > Neighborhood News Network > Allow Notifications (toggle off);
- Device Settings (Android): Settings > Apps > Neighborhood News Network > Notifications (toggle off);
- In-App Settings: The notification preferences section within the Neighborhood News Network app;
- Browser Settings: Your browser’s notification permissions manager (for web push notifications).
Disabling push notifications will not affect your ability to access our Services, but you will no longer receive real-time alerts through that channel.
14. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website and mobile application may contain links to third-party websites, services, social media platforms, or embedded content from third parties (such as video players, maps, or comment systems). These links and embedded services are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.
Neighborhood News Network LLC does not own, operate, or control these third-party websites and services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or security. The inclusion of a link to a third-party site does not constitute our endorsement of that site or its privacy practices.
We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of service of any third-party website or service you visit through a link on our platform before providing any personal information. Your interactions with such third parties are governed solely by their own policies, not this Privacy Policy.
15. International Data Transfers
Neighborhood News Network LLC is headquartered and primarily operates in the United States. By using our Services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Data protection laws in these countries may differ from, and in some cases provide less protection than, the laws of your country of residence.
Where we transfer personal data originating from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to countries outside of those regions that do not benefit from an adequacy decision by the European Commission, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data, including:
- EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: Where applicable, we rely on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF), the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework as mechanisms for the lawful transfer of personal data from the EEA, UK, and Switzerland to the United States;
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): We incorporate the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and, where applicable, the UK International Data Transfer Addendum, into agreements with third parties that receive personal data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland;
- Adequacy Decisions: For transfers to countries with a European Commission adequacy decision, we rely on that decision as the legal basis for the transfer.
You may request a copy of the safeguards we have in place for international data transfers by contacting us using the details in Section 17.
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time in response to changes in applicable law, our business practices, or the features and functionality of our Services. We will determine the materiality of any changes and provide notice accordingly.
When we make changes to this Policy, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy;
- Post the revised Policy on our website and within our mobile application;
- For material changes: notify registered users by email and/or display a prominent in-app or website banner notification prior to the changes taking effect.
Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of any revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by applicable law. If you do not agree with the revised Policy, you should discontinue use of our Services and may request deletion of your account and personal data as described in Sections 9 and 12.
Prior versions of this Privacy Policy are available upon request by contacting us using the information in Section 17.
17. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information below. We are committed to addressing your inquiry in a timely and respectful manner.
Neighborhood News Network LLC — Privacy Office
- Privacy Email: privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com
- Mailing Address: 108 Oakleigh Road, Greenville, Alabama 36037
- Phone Number: 334-362-6000
Response Timeframes:
- CCPA/CPRA Requests (California): We will respond within 45 calendar days, with a possible extension of an additional 45 days for complex requests;
- GDPR/UK GDPR Requests (EEA, UK, Switzerland): We will respond within 30 calendar days, with a possible extension of up to 2 additional months for complex or numerous requests;
- General Privacy Inquiries: We aim to respond within 30 business days.
EU / UK Representative:
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our designated representative for GDPR and UK GDPR purposes is:
- EU/UK Representative: If you are located in the EEA or UK and require an EU/UK representative, please contact us at privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com so we may assist you.
- Address: 108 Oakleigh Road, Greenville, Alabama 36037
- Email: privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com
If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy request or complaint, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.
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Privacy Policy
Neighborhood News Network LLC
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 9, 2026 Last Updated: June 9, 2026
- Who We Are
Neighborhood News Network LLC (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a news media company organized and existing under the laws of the United States. We operate a digital news platform accessible via our website and mobile application (the “Services”), delivering local, regional, and national news content to our users.
For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), Neighborhood News Network LLC acts as the data controller (or equivalent “operator” or “business” as defined by applicable law) with respect to personal information collected through our Services.
Contact Information:
- Company Name: Neighborhood News Network LLC
- Mailing Address: 108 Oakleigh Road, Greenville, Alabama 36037
- Email Address: privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com
- Phone Number: 334-362-6000
- Website:com
- Mobile Application: Neighborhood News Network (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store)
- Scope of This Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected, processed, or stored by Neighborhood News Network LLC in connection with the following individuals and activities:
- Website Visitors: Any individual who accesses or browses our website at neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com;
- Mobile Application Users: Any individual who downloads, installs, or uses our iOS or Android mobile application;
- Newsletter Subscribers: Any individual who subscribes to our email newsletters or news alerts;
- Registered Account Holders: Any individual who creates and maintains an account with our Services;
- Contact Form Submitters: Any individual who submits inquiries, tips, or correspondence through our digital channels.
This Policy covers all digital products, platforms, and services owned, operated, or controlled by Neighborhood News Network LLC. It does not apply to the practices of third-party websites, applications, or services that may be linked to or from our Services, which are governed by their own privacy policies.
- Information We Collect
We collect information about you in several ways, including information you provide directly, information collected automatically through your use of our Services, and information received from third parties. The categories of personal information we collect are described below.
3.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you interact with our Services, including:
- Account Registration: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and password (stored in encrypted form);
- Newsletter Sign-Up: Email address, name, and communication preferences;
- Comments and Submissions: Content, opinions, tips, or letters to the editor you submit through our platform, along with associated display name or account information;
- Contact Forms: Name, email address, subject matter, and message content submitted via our contact or support forms;
- Survey and Feedback Responses: Information you provide in response to surveys, polls, or feedback requests we conduct.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access or use our Services, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical and usage information, including:
- Device and Network Information: IP address, device identifiers (including advertising identifiers such as IDFA and GAID), browser type and version, operating system, app version, and mobile carrier;
- Usage and Activity Data: Pages or articles viewed, time spent on each page, links clicked, search queries made within our Services, scroll depth, and feature interactions;
- Referral and Navigation Data: The URL of the page that referred you to our Services, and the pages you visit within our Services;
- Performance and Diagnostic Data: Crash reports, error logs, app load times, and other performance metrics used to maintain and improve our Services.
3.3 Location Information
We may collect approximate or, with your permission, precise location information in the following circumstances:
- GPS and Device-Based Location: If you grant our mobile application permission to access your device’s location services, we may collect precise location data to provide you with local news content relevant to your area;
- IP-Based Approximate Location: We may derive an approximate location (such as city or region) from your IP address for purposes of content personalization and analytics;
- Wi-Fi and Network-Based Location: We may use Wi-Fi network information to infer approximate location.
We will always request your explicit permission before accessing precise location data on your mobile device, consistent with Apple App Store and Google Play Store requirements. You may revoke location permissions at any time through your device settings.
3.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, software development kits (SDKs), local storage, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with our Services. These technologies may be first-party (placed by us) or third-party (placed by our partners). Categories include:
- Essential Cookies: Required for core functionality such as authentication and session management;
- Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences and settings;
- Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how users interact with our Services;
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.
For more details on the specific cookies we use and how to manage your preferences, please refer to Section 8 (Cookies Policy) and our separate Cookie Policy available at the Cookie section of this Privacy Policy (Section 8 above).
3.5 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from the following categories of third parties:
- Social Login Providers: If you choose to log in or create an account using a social media service (such as Google or Apple Sign-In), we may receive basic profile information such as your name and email address from that provider, subject to your privacy settings with that service;
- Analytics Partners: Third-party analytics providers who help us understand usage patterns and audience demographics;
- Advertising Networks: Ad partners who may share information about your interactions with advertisements;
- Payment Processors: If you make a purchase or subscription payment, our payment processors may share transaction confirmation data with us (we do not store full payment card details).
- How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing and Personalizing Services: To deliver news content, features, and services, and to tailor the content and experience you receive based on your interests, location, and reading history;
- Account Creation and Management: To create and maintain your registered account, authenticate your identity, and manage your preferences;
- Communications and Alerts: To send you newsletters, breaking news alerts, editorial digests, and other notifications you have subscribed to or consented to receive. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time as described in Section 12;
- Customer Support: To respond to your questions, support requests, complaints, and inquiries submitted through our contact channels;
- Service Improvement and Analytics: To monitor, analyze, and improve the performance, functionality, and user experience of our Services, and to conduct internal research and development;
- Advertising: To display personalized or contextual advertising, to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, and to support ad-supported content delivery;
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, and legal processes, and to respond to lawful requests from government or law enforcement authorities;
- Fraud Detection and Security: To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, abuse of our Services, and other potentially illegal conduct;
- Aggregated Research and Reporting: To compile anonymized, aggregated statistical data about our audience and Services for internal reporting, industry research, and editorial purposes.
- Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data only where we have a valid legal basis to do so under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or applicable national data protection laws. Our legal bases include:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): Where you have given us your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent to process your data for a particular purpose (e.g., to send you marketing emails or place non-essential cookies on your device). You may withdraw consent at any time without detriment;
- Contract Performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party, or to take steps at your request prior to entering into a contract (e.g., processing your account registration details);
- Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided such interests are not overridden by your rights and interests. Our legitimate interests include improving our Services, fraud prevention, direct marketing to existing users, and security;
- Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation to which we are subject, such as retaining financial records or responding to valid legal process;
- Vital Interests (Art. 6(1)(d) GDPR): In rare circumstances, where processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of you or another individual.
Where we rely on legitimate interests as our legal basis, you have the right to object to such processing. Please contact us using the details in Section 17 to exercise this right.
- How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information for monetary compensation. We share your information only in the circumstances described below.
6.1 Service Providers
We engage trusted third-party companies and individuals to perform services on our behalf, including: website and application hosting, cloud infrastructure, analytics, email delivery, push notification delivery, payment processing, customer support, content moderation, and security monitoring. These service providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide services to us and are contractually obligated to maintain appropriate security standards.
6.2 Advertising Partners
We work with third-party advertising networks and technology partners to serve advertisements on our Services. These partners may collect information through cookies, SDKs, and similar technologies to deliver interest-based advertising. Users may opt out of personalized advertising as described in Section 7 of this Policy.
6.3 Business Transfers
In the event that Neighborhood News Network LLC undergoes a merger, acquisition, reorganization, asset sale, or other corporate transaction, your personal information may be transferred as part of such transaction. We will provide notice through our Services or by email prior to your personal information becoming subject to a materially different privacy policy, and you will have the opportunity to opt out where required by applicable law.
6.4 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal information if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to: (a) comply with a legal obligation, applicable law, regulation, or valid legal process (such as a court order or subpoena); (b) protect the rights, property, or safety of Neighborhood News Network LLC, our users, or the public; (c) detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues; or (d) enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements.
6.5 Aggregated and De-Identified Data
We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information — which cannot reasonably be used to identify you — with partners, advertisers, researchers, or the public for purposes including industry research, editorial reporting, and business development.
Important Notice: We do NOT sell personal information as that term is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), nor do we share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising without providing the right to opt out. See Section 12.2 for your California privacy rights. |
- Advertising and Tracking
Our Services are supported in part by advertising revenue. We and our advertising partners use cookies, SDKs, pixels, and advertising identifiers to deliver advertisements that may be relevant to your interests.
7.1 Interest-Based Advertising
We may engage in behavioral or interest-based advertising, which involves showing you ads based on information about your activity across websites and apps over time. This type of advertising uses data about your browsing behavior, content preferences, and demographic characteristics.
7.2 Apple App Tracking Transparency (iOS)
In compliance with Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework, if you use our application on a device running iOS 14.5 or later, we will request your explicit permission before tracking your activity across third-party apps and websites or accessing your device’s advertising identifier (IDFA). You may grant or deny this permission at the time of the prompt, or change your preference at any time by navigating to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking on your iOS device. If you deny tracking, we will not access your IDFA for cross-app tracking purposes.
7.3 Google Advertising ID (Android)
On Android devices, we may use the Google Advertising ID (GAID) to support personalized advertising. You may opt out of personalized advertising or reset your advertising ID by navigating to Settings > Privacy > Ads on your Android device.
7.4 Opting Out of Interest-Based Advertising
You may opt out of interest-based advertising through the following methods:
- Device Settings: Use your device’s privacy settings to limit ad tracking (iOS) or opt out of ads personalization (Android), as described above;
- Industry Opt-Out Tools: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page at optout.aboutads.info, the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at optout.networkadvertising.org, or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) at youronlinechoices.eu;
- Browser-Level Controls: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. See Section 8 for more information.
7.5 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals to websites. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, our Services do not currently alter their data collection or use practices in response to DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update this Policy accordingly.
- Cookies Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and, where applicable, within our mobile application. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that allows us to recognize your browser or device across sessions.
8.1 Types of Cookies We Use
Cookie Type | Purpose | Required? |
Essential / Strictly Necessary | Core website functionality, session management, authentication, security, and load balancing. Cannot be disabled without impairing core service functions. | Yes |
Functional / Preference | Remembering your language preferences, region settings, font sizes, and other personalization choices to enhance your experience. | No |
Analytics / Performance | Collecting aggregated data on how users interact with our Services, including page views, session duration, and error reports, to improve our platform. | No |
Advertising / Targeting | Delivering personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior, measuring ad performance, and building audience segments for our advertising partners. | No |
8.2 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Services are placed by third parties, such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third parties have their own privacy policies that govern the data they collect, and we do not control their use of cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties directly.
8.3 Managing Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will provide you with the ability to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookie categories. You may update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our website. Additionally, you may manage cookies directly through your browser settings:
- Deleting existing cookies stored on your device;
- Blocking all or certain categories of cookies;
- Setting your browser to alert you when cookies are being placed.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please review our full Cookie Policy at the Cookie section of this Privacy Policy (Section 8 above).
- Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, to provide our Services, to comply with our legal obligations, to resolve disputes, and to enforce our agreements. The following general retention guidelines apply:
Data Category | Retention Period |
Account Data (name, email, preferences) | Duration of account, plus 2 years following account deletion request |
Newsletter / Subscriber Data | Until unsubscription or deletion request, plus 1 year |
Log and Analytics Data | Up to 26 months from date of collection |
Comment / Submission Data | Duration of publication, or until deletion is requested |
Customer Support Records | 3 years from date of last interaction |
Payment and Transaction Records | 7 years (or as required by applicable tax and financial laws) |
Legal Hold / Litigation-Related Data | Until resolution of relevant legal matter |
Notwithstanding the above, we may retain data for a longer period where required by law (such as regulatory retention obligations), or where necessary for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. Data subject to a legal hold will be retained until the hold is lifted, regardless of standard retention periods.
To request deletion of your personal information, please submit a request using the contact information provided in Section 17. We will process deletion requests in accordance with applicable law, subject to any legal hold or compliance exceptions.
- Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement a range of technical, administrative, and organizational measures designed to protect your data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our security measures include, but are not limited to:
- Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your browser or application and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL) protocols;
- Encryption at Rest: Sensitive personal data stored on our systems is encrypted at rest using appropriate encryption standards;
- Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted on a need-to-know basis. Our personnel are subject to confidentiality obligations and receive training on data protection practices;
- Authentication Controls: We implement password hashing and, where applicable, multi-factor authentication for internal systems and user accounts;
- Regular Security Audits: We conduct periodic security assessments, vulnerability testing, and audits to identify and remediate potential risks;
- Vendor Security: We require our service providers to maintain appropriate security standards commensurate with the sensitivity of the data they process on our behalf.
Limitation of Liability: Despite our efforts, no method of electronic transmission or data storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information, and any transmission of data to or from our Services is at your own risk. In the event of a data security incident that materially affects your rights or freedoms, we will notify you and, where applicable, relevant regulatory authorities in accordance with our obligations under applicable law (including within 72 hours under GDPR).
- Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to, and are not intended for use by, children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without verifiable parental consent. Our data collection and processing practices are designed to comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and applicable state laws governing minors’ online privacy.
In compliance with state-level platform accountability laws applicable in Texas, Utah, Louisiana, California, and other jurisdictions that impose age verification or age-appropriate design obligations on online services, we take reasonable steps to avoid the collection of personal information from minors and to implement age-appropriate privacy protections where required.
If you are a parent or guardian and you believe that your child under the age of 13 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately using the contact details provided in Section 17. Upon verification, we will take prompt steps to:
- Remove the child’s personal information from our active records;
- Terminate any associated account;
- Cease any further collection or use of the child’s information;
- Notify you of the steps taken and the categories of information involved.
Users between the ages of 13 and 17 may use our Services subject to any applicable state or local restrictions and with appropriate parental or guardian awareness. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor and engage with their children’s online activities.
- Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your place of residence and applicable law, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information. We are committed to honoring these rights in a timely and transparent manner.
12.1 All Users
Regardless of your location, all users of our Services have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
- Right to Correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information in our records;
- Right to Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions;
- Right to Opt Out of Marketing: You may unsubscribe from our marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email, or by contacting us directly. Note that we may still send you transactional or service-related communications;
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.
12.2 California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You have the right to know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources from which it was collected, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared;
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., where we are legally required to retain data);
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information maintained by us;
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. You may exercise this right by clicking the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link available at by emailing privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com or calling 334-362-6000;
- Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to direct us to limit our use of sensitive personal information (such as precise geolocation, racial or ethnic origin, or biometric data) to purposes that are strictly necessary to provide the services you request;
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights. We will not deny goods or services, charge different prices, provide different quality of service, or suggest that you will receive different treatment because you exercised your privacy rights.
To submit a CCPA/CPRA rights request, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com
- Toll-Free Number: 334-362-6000
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 calendar days. If we require additional time (up to an additional 45 days), we will notify you of the extension and the reason. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf by providing written authorization signed by you and verifying their own identity.
12.3 EEA, UK, and Swiss Residents (GDPR / UK GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR:
- Right of Access (Art. 15): The right to obtain confirmation of whether we process your personal data and, if so, to receive a copy of that data and supplementary information;
- Right to Rectification (Art. 16): The right to have inaccurate personal data corrected and incomplete data completed;
- Right to Erasure / Right to Be Forgotten (Art. 17): The right to request the deletion of your personal data where it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, where you withdraw consent, where you object to processing, or where processing is unlawful;
- Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18): The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as while the accuracy of the data is being contested;
- Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): The right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller, where technically feasible;
- Right to Object (Art. 21): The right to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes;
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing;
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: The right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. In the UK, this is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). In the EU, you may contact the supervisory authority in the Member State of your habitual residence or place of work.
We will respond to GDPR rights requests within 30 calendar days. Where requests are complex or numerous, we may extend this period by a further two months, of which we will notify you promptly. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in Section 17.
12.4 Other U.S. State Privacy Rights
Residents of the following states may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws, which we are committed to honoring:
State | Applicable Law | Key Rights |
Virginia | Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) | Access, correction, deletion, portability, opt-out of targeted advertising and profiling |
Colorado | Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) | Access, correction, deletion, portability, opt-out of targeted advertising and profiling |
Connecticut | Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) | Access, correction, deletion, portability, opt-out of targeted advertising and profiling |
Texas | Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) | Access, correction, deletion, portability, opt-out of targeted advertising, sale, and profiling |
Utah | Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) | Access, deletion, portability, opt-out of targeted advertising and sale of personal data |
To exercise any of the above rights, please submit a request to us using the contact information provided in Section 17. We will verify your identity and respond within the timeframes required by the law applicable to your state of residence.
- Push Notifications
With your permission, we may send push notifications to your mobile device or browser. Push notifications may include:
- Breaking News Alerts: Time-sensitive news stories of significant public interest;
- Local News Updates: Stories relevant to your geographic area or interests;
- Newsletter Digests: Summaries of top stories delivered to your device;
- Personalized Recommendations: Content we believe may be of interest based on your reading history (where you have consented to personalization).
Push notification permission is sought at the time you first use our mobile application or visit our website. Your consent is required before we send push notifications, and you may revoke this permission at any time through:
- Device Settings (iOS): Settings > Notifications > Neighborhood News Network > Allow Notifications (toggle off);
- Device Settings (Android): Settings > Apps > Neighborhood News Network > Notifications (toggle off);
- In-App Settings: The notification preferences section within the Neighborhood News Network app;
- Browser Settings: Your browser’s notification permissions manager (for web push notifications).
Disabling push notifications will not affect your ability to access our Services, but you will no longer receive real-time alerts through that channel.
- Third-Party Links and Services
Our website and mobile application may contain links to third-party websites, services, social media platforms, or embedded content from third parties (such as video players, maps, or comment systems). These links and embedded services are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.
Neighborhood News Network LLC does not own, operate, or control these third-party websites and services, and we are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, or security. The inclusion of a link to a third-party site does not constitute our endorsement of that site or its privacy practices.
We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy and terms of service of any third-party website or service you visit through a link on our platform before providing any personal information. Your interactions with such third parties are governed solely by their own policies, not this Privacy Policy.
- International Data Transfers
Neighborhood News Network LLC is headquartered and primarily operates in the United States. By using our Services, you acknowledge that your personal information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. Data protection laws in these countries may differ from, and in some cases provide less protection than, the laws of your country of residence.
Where we transfer personal data originating from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland to countries outside of those regions that do not benefit from an adequacy decision by the European Commission, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your data, including:
- EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: Where applicable, we rely on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF), the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. DPF, and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework as mechanisms for the lawful transfer of personal data from the EEA, UK, and Switzerland to the United States;
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): We incorporate the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and, where applicable, the UK International Data Transfer Addendum, into agreements with third parties that receive personal data from the EEA, UK, or Switzerland;
- Adequacy Decisions: For transfers to countries with a European Commission adequacy decision, we rely on that decision as the legal basis for the transfer.
You may request a copy of the safeguards we have in place for international data transfers by contacting us using the details in Section 17.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update, modify, or revise this Privacy Policy at any time in response to changes in applicable law, our business practices, or the features and functionality of our Services. We will determine the materiality of any changes and provide notice accordingly.
When we make changes to this Policy, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy;
- Post the revised Policy on our website and within our mobile application;
- For material changes: notify registered users by email and/or display a prominent in-app or website banner notification prior to the changes taking effect.
Your continued use of our Services after the effective date of any revised Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes to the extent permitted by applicable law. If you do not agree with the revised Policy, you should discontinue use of our Services and may request deletion of your account and personal data as described in Sections 9 and 12.
Prior versions of this Privacy Policy are available upon request by contacting us using the information in Section 17.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information below. We are committed to addressing your inquiry in a timely and respectful manner.
Neighborhood News Network LLC — Privacy Office
- Privacy Email: privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com
- Mailing Address: 108 Oakleigh Road, Greenville, Alabama 36037
- Phone Number: 334-362-6000
Response Timeframes:
- CCPA/CPRA Requests (California): We will respond within 45 calendar days, with a possible extension of an additional 45 days for complex requests;
- GDPR/UK GDPR Requests (EEA, UK, Switzerland): We will respond within 30 calendar days, with a possible extension of up to 2 additional months for complex or numerous requests;
- General Privacy Inquiries: We aim to respond within 30 business days.
EU / UK Representative:
If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, our designated representative for GDPR and UK GDPR purposes is:
- EU/UK Representative: If you are located in the EEA or UK and require an EU/UK representative, please contact us at privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com so we may assist you.
- Address: 108 Oakleigh Road, Greenville, Alabama 36037
- Email: privacy@neighborhoodnewsnetworkllc.com
If you are not satisfied with our response to your privacy request or complaint, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.
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