Last Updated: December 21, 2023

At Local Source, we value your privacy and want to ensure you are informed about how we collect, use, and share your information, as well as how you can exercise your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy covers the information processed about individuals who visit, use, or interact with the Local Source Properties.

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), please refer to the "Your Data Protection Rights" section for more information on your rights. For California residents, the "California Notice" provides details on your data protection rights.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by email at news@localsource.ai.

SECTION 1 – WHO WE ARE

A reference to "Local Source," "we," or "our" means The Local Source. Local Source provides local news and operates multiple websites and mobile applications, collectively referred to as "Digital Properties." We provide information to the public and digital advertising space to our "Media Buyers."

SECTION 2 – THINGS WE PROMISE NOT TO DO

In this section, we outline specific commitments we make to protect your information, such as not collecting email addresses, names, or telephone numbers unless voluntarily provided by you.

SECTION 3 – PRIVACY FOR THE Local Source PROPERTIES

This section describes how we collect and use information when visitors interact with or use any of the Local Source Properties.

3.1 WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?

We collect information voluntarily provided by individuals, including contact information and professional details. Additionally, we collect information automatically, such as IP addresses, operating system type, and browsing activities.

3.2 HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?

We use collected information for purposes such as sending administrative information, interest-based advertising, managing accounts, improving content quality, legal compliance, and business analysis.

3.3 COOKIES AND SIMILAR TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We and our third-party partners use cookies and tracking technologies on the Local Source Properties. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

3.4 USE OF Local Source PROPERTIES BY MINORS

Local Source Properties are not intended for individuals deemed children under applicable data protection laws.

SECTION 4 – GENERAL INFORMATION

This section covers how we share information, your opt-out choices, data protection rights, and the security of your information.

4.1 HOW DO WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION?

We may share information with affiliates, Media Buyers, other clients, vendors, consultants, and for legal or business purposes.

4.2 YOUR OPT-OUT CHOICES

Details on opting out of electronic communications and cross-device targeting are provided.

4.3 YOUR DATA PROTECTION RIGHTS

Residents of the EEA have specific data protection rights outlined in this section.

4.4 LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL INFORMATION (EEA END USERS AND VISITORS ONLY)

Information on the legal basis for processing personal information is provided.

4.5 THIRD PARTIES

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, and users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of linked sites.

4.6 HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION SECURE?

Details on the security measures implemented to protect personal information are provided.

4.7 RETENTION OF YOUR INFORMATION

Information on the retention period of personal information is outlined.

4.8 INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Information about data transfers to the United States and other locations is provided, along with privacy safeguards.

4.9 PRIVACY SHIELD NOTICE

Local Source participates in the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks. Details and certifications are available on the U.S. Department of Commerce's Privacy Shield website.

4.10 SENSITIVE INFORMATION AND OUR USE OF NON-SENSITIVE HEALTH SEGMENTS

Guidelines on not disclosing sensitive personal information and the use of non-sensitive health-related advertising segments are outlined.

4.11 UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

Details on policy updates and the revision date are provided.

4.12 CONTACTING US

For inquiries or concerns about this Policy, contact us by email at news@localsource.ai. A Data Protection Officer is also available at news@localsource.ai.

California Notice

This notice provides additional details for California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA).

Categories of Information We Collect

Identifiers, internet or electronic network activity information, geolocation data, and inferences drawn from collected information.

Categories of Information We DO NOT Collect

Reiteration of commitments not to collect certain personal information.

The Purposes for Our Collection

Business purposes, short-term transient use, providing advertising and analytic services.

Notice of Your Rights

Details on Shine the Light, right to non-discrimination, right to know, right to delete, and right to opt out of sale.

Privacy Shield Notice

Details of Local Source's participation in the Privacy Shield Frameworks.

Sensitive Information and Our Use of Non-Sensitive Health Segments

Guidelines on not collecting sensitive information and using non-sensitive health-related segments.

Updates to This Policy

Instructions on how to exercise rights under CCPA and the revision date.

Contacting Us

Contact details for privacy-related inquiries.

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Local Source manages local news websites using AI to collect raw and unfiltered information directly from key sources such as police departments, local governments, libraries, fire departments, school districts, and recreation facilities.