Sweet Home River Valley respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your email address when you subscribe to the newsletter
- Your name or other information when you complete a form
- Information included in messages, event submissions, advertising inquiries, or other communications you send us
We may also collect limited technical information automatically when you visit the website or interact with our emails, including:
- Browser and device information
- Approximate location based on your IP address
- Website pages viewed
- Referral sources
- Email opens and link clicks
- General website and newsletter usage data
How We Use Information
We may use collected information to:
- Send the Sweet Home River Valley newsletter
- Manage newsletter subscriptions
- Respond to messages and inquiries
- Improve the website and newsletter
- Understand readership and website performance
- Measure the effectiveness of promotions and referral links
- Prevent spam, abuse, and security threats
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
Newsletter Services
We use beehiiv to manage subscribers, send newsletters, and measure newsletter performance. Information submitted through our subscription forms may be processed and stored by beehiiv according to its own privacy practices.
Each newsletter email includes an unsubscribe link. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Website Hosting and Analytics
Our website may use Cloudflare for website hosting, security, traffic management, and basic analytics. Cloudflare may process technical information such as IP addresses, browser information, traffic data, and security events.
We use Google Analytics to understand how people find and use the website. It may collect information about visits and pages viewed, general traffic and referral sources, browser and device information, site performance, and overall usage patterns. We use this information to understand our audience and improve the website.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website and our service providers may use cookies or similar technologies for security, analytics, preferences, and website functionality.
We do not currently use cookies to sell your personal information.
How We Share Information
We may share information with service providers that help us operate the website and newsletter, including website hosts, email service providers, analytics providers, and security services.
We do not sell or rent subscriber email addresses.
We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with the law, protect our rights, prevent fraud or abuse, or respond to a valid legal request.
Links to Other Websites
Sweet Home River Valley may link to local businesses, event organizers, government websites, sponsors, and other third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the newsletter, respond to inquiries, maintain records, and comply with legal obligations.
Your Choices
You may:
- Unsubscribe using the link included in any newsletter email
- Ask us to update or delete information you provided
- Contact us with questions about how your information is used
Children’s Privacy
Sweet Home River Valley is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the website and newsletter develop. When changes are made, the updated date at the top of this page will be revised.
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