Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January, 2024

Community News Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website, https://www.communitynewsfoundation.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Contact Forms: When you contact us through forms on the Site, we collect your name, email, and any message you submit.
  • Donations: If you make a donation, we may collect your name, email, billing address, and payment information (processed securely through third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal).
  • Email Sign-Ups: When you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we collect your email address and name.

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Analytics: We use services like Google Analytics to track anonymized data such as IP address, browser type, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests
  • Process donations and issue acknowledgments
  • Send periodic updates and newsletters (if opted in)
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only with trusted third-party services that help operate our website, such as:

  • Email service providers
  • Payment processors
  • Website analytics tools

We may disclose personal information if required to comply with legal processes or to protect our rights and users’ safety.

4. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any information.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and remember preferences. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

6. Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Use the Site at your own risk.

7. Your Choices

  • You may unsubscribe from our emails using the link provided in each email.
  • You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us directly.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

9. Updates to This Policy

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

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Community News Foundation
Email: info@communitynewsfoundation.com
Mailing Address: 2007 East 8th Street, Austin TX 78702