Overview
TownPost is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Email Subscription: Your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact Forms: Name, email, and message content when you contact us
- Reviews: Your name, email, and review content when you submit a review
- Business Registration: Business information when registering for advertising
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, and interactions with the site
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
- IP Address: Hashed for spam prevention and security
- Cookies: Session cookies for functionality and analytics
How We Use Your Information
- Newsletter: To send you our daily digest and important updates
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Content: To display reviews and user-submitted content
- Security: To prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
- Analytics: To understand how people use our site and improve our service
- Advertising: To display relevant ads (we do not sell your data to advertisers)
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Service Providers: Email delivery services, analytics tools, and hosting providers
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites.
- Postmark: For email delivery
- Vercel: For hosting and analytics
Each service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them.
Cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential: Login sessions and security
- Functional: Remembering your preferences
- Analytics: Understanding site usage
- Advertising: Serving relevant ads
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly without them.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails at any time
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Data Retention
- Email addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Reviews: Retained indefinitely unless you request removal
- Contact submissions: Retained for up to 2 years
- Analytics data: Aggregated data retained indefinitely; individual data for 26 months
Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all connections
- Secure password hashing
- Limited access to personal data
- Regular security reviews
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
California Residents
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what data we collect and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, please contact us.
