Privacy and Legal Information Policy
Effective Date: December 10, 2024
Welcome to the Jackson County Pulse! We’re here to entertain, inform, and maybe make you laugh so hard you snort your coffee. This policy outlines how we operate, protect your information, and what to expect when engaging with our content. Spoiler alert: accountability, humor, and transparency are kind of our thing.
Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
- Non-Personal Information: We collect data like browser type, IP address, and website interactions to improve site performance and your browsing experience.
- Personal Information: This includes details like your email address, which we only collect if you voluntarily provide it (e.g., contacting us or signing up for our newsletter).
2. Use of Information
- We use collected information to enhance your experience, improve content, and respond to inquiries.
- By contacting us, you agree that we may use your information for communication purposes. Rest assured, we will never sell your information (because we’re not monsters).
3. Data Retention
- Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill your inquiries or comply with legal obligations. You can request the deletion of your information anytime by contacting us.
4. Cookies
- Our site uses cookies to understand user behavior and optimize the browsing experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though it might make your online life less delicious.
Legal Disclaimer
1. Satirical Nature and Reporting
- Jackson County Pulse is a blend of satire and real crime reporting. We aim to entertain, inform, and spark meaningful discussions about broader community issues. Sources for reported information are always provided, and humor is sprinkled in for flavor.
2. Educational Intent and Fair Use
- We operate under fair use with the intent to educate, inform, and foster discussions about accountability, government transparency, and community well-being. We don’t victim shame. Ever.
3. Group Operation
4. Legal and Community Standards
By engaging with our material, you agree to:
- Liability: Redirect errors or omissions to the original source of information. We’re not responsible for content inaccuracies, wild conspiracy theories, or unintended emotional distress.
- Respect: Do not engage in vigilante behavior, harassment, doxing, or any form of personal targeting inspired by our content.
- Presumption of Innocence: All individuals mentioned are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
5. Independence
- We don’t represent any organization, entity, government, city, municipality, religion, or club. All opinions expressed are our own—and we’ve got plenty of them.
6. No Liability
Content is based on publicly available information. By reading or engaging with our material, you agree to:
- Hold us harmless for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages—including reputational harm, emotional distress, or excessive giggling.
- Engage with our content at your own risk.
7. Copyright and Submissions
- All original content is copyrighted and may not be reused without explicit permission (ask nicely!).
- By submitting content to us, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, or publish it as part of our platform.
8. Third-Party Links and Content
- Our content may link to third-party sites or reference external information. We’re not liable for the practices, policies, or wild adventures of those entities. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with them.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Updates will be posted here with the revised effective date and, for significant changes, may be communicated via email or a notice on our website.
Contact Us
Got questions, concerns, or compliments? Contact Mabel Marbles at intheknow@jacksoncountypulse.com By contacting us, you agree to our terms and that your information may be used for communication purposes.
Thanks for being part of the Jackson County Pulse! Remember: life’s too short not to laugh, but also, don’t go wild—read responsibly!