Privacy Policy

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Jackson County Pulse ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, submit tips, or interact with our content.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Voluntarily submitted information, such as your name, email address, or phone number if you contact us directly or submit a tip (optional).
• Anonymous data, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referral source for analytical purposes.
   

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries or tips you voluntarily submit
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Communicate about updates, news, or donation opportunities if you opt in
   

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

If you choose to submit a tip anonymously, we do not attempt to identify you. Anonymous submissions are stored securely and used solely for investigative purposes.

Our website uses basic cookies and third-party analytics (like Google Analytics) to monitor site traffic and improve performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if preferred.

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.

You may request to review, update, or delete any personal information we hold about you. Contact us at intheknow@jacksoncountypulse.com to make such a request.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: intheknow@jacksoncountypulse.com