Welcome to New York News Ledger (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “the Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the personal and non-personal information we gather from visitors, readers, business owners, advertisers, and anyone else who interacts with New York News Ledger.
By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms outlined here, we kindly ask that you discontinue use of the Site. We encourage you to read this policy carefully so that you fully understand how your information is handled.
This policy applies to information collected through our website and related services. It does not apply to information collected by any third party, including through any application or content that may link to or be accessible from or on the Site.
Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website. The information we gather generally falls into two categories: information you provide directly to us, and information that is collected automatically as you use the Site.
Information You Provide to Us
There are various points at which you may choose to provide us with personal information. This may include, but is not limited to:
When you contact us by email, submit a story tip, request a correction, ask a question, or otherwise communicate with us, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message. When you submit a business directory listing, you may provide business details such as your business name, address, contact information, hours of operation, and a description of your products or services. When you inquire about advertising or partnerships, you may provide your name, business name, contact information, and details relevant to your inquiry. When you subscribe to any newsletter or update service we may offer, you may provide your email address and related preferences.
We only collect the personal information you voluntarily choose to share with us. You are never required to provide personal information to browse our news content, although certain features or services may require it.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, New York News Ledger automatically collects certain information about your device and how you interact with our Site. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website, improve our services, and deliver relevant content. Automatically collected information may include:
Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, referring website, the pages you visit on our Site, the dates and times of your visits, the time spent on pages, and other usage and diagnostic data. This information is generally non-identifying on its own, but it helps us analyze trends, administer the Site, and gather demographic information about our audience.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the Site to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
We may use the following types of cookies and technologies:
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.
Performance and analytics cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors move around the Site.
Functional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
Advertising cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Most web browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly. For more information about managing cookies, please consult your browser’s help documentation.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for a variety of purposes aimed at operating, maintaining, and improving New York News Ledger and providing you with a valuable experience. Specifically, we may use your information to:
Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services; respond to your inquiries, comments, story tips, and requests; process and manage business directory listings; communicate with you about advertising, partnerships, and other opportunities; send you newsletters, updates, or other communications you have requested; understand and analyze how you use our Site so we can improve our content and services; develop new features, products, and offerings; monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences; detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security concerns; comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies; and protect the rights, property, and safety of New York News Ledger, our users, and others.
We process your information only for legitimate purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy and applicable law. We do not use your personal information for purposes that are incompatible with those described here without first providing you notice and, where required, obtaining your consent.
How We Share Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, there are certain limited circumstances in which we may share your information, as described below.
Service Providers. We may share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analytics, email delivery, advertising, and technical support. These service providers are given access only to the information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to protect your information.
Advertising Partners. We may work with third-party advertising companies to display ads on our Site. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our Site and other websites to provide you with targeted advertising based on your interests.
Legal Requirements. We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, such as a court order, subpoena, or government request. We may also disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights or property, prevent fraud or wrongdoing, protect the personal safety of users or the public, or defend against legal claims.
Business Transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that your information remains protected in such circumstances.
With Your Consent. We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent or at your direction.
Third-Party Links and Content
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, advertisements, or content that are not owned or controlled by New York News Ledger. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites or services. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit before providing them with any personal information. The inclusion of a link on our Site does not imply our endorsement of the linked site or service.
Our business directory may include listings for and links to local businesses. While we strive to feature reputable businesses, we are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, products, or services of any business listed in our directory or linked from our Site.
Third-Party Analytics and Advertising
We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how visitors use our Site. These services may collect information about your use of our website and other websites over time. They may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect and analyze this information.
We may also partner with third-party advertising networks that serve advertisements on our Site and across the internet. These networks may collect information about your visits to our Site and other sites to provide relevant advertising. You may be able to opt out of certain interest-based advertising through industry tools and settings offered by these advertising networks and your device or browser settings.
Data Security
We take the security of your information seriously and implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information we collect from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures are intended to provide a level of security appropriate to the risks associated with processing your information.
However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. Any transmission of personal information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for the circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Site.
If we become aware of a security breach that affects your personal information, we will take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable law, which may include notifying you of the incident.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The criteria we use to determine retention periods include the length of time we have an ongoing relationship with you, whether we have a legal obligation to retain the information, and whether retention is advisable in light of our legal position. When we no longer need to retain your personal information, we will take reasonable steps to securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
The right to access the personal information we hold about you; the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information; the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions; the right to object to or restrict certain processing of your information; the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and the right to opt out of certain marketing communications.
To exercise any of these rights, or to ask questions about your privacy, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests to protect your information and prevent unauthorized access.
If you wish to stop receiving newsletters or marketing communications from us, you may opt out by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications or by contacting us directly. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send you non-promotional messages related to your inquiries or our services.
Children’s Privacy
New York News Ledger is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps to remove that information from our records. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it as soon as reasonably possible.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret DNT signals, our Site does not currently respond to browser DNT signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and may update our practices accordingly.
Information for California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under California privacy laws regarding the personal information we collect about you. These may include the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose; the right to request deletion of your personal information; the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information; and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
International Visitors
New York News Ledger is operated in the United States and primarily intended for users located within the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice as required by applicable law.
Newsletter and Email Communications
If you choose to subscribe to any newsletter, alert, or email update service offered by New York News Ledger, we will use the email address and any preferences you provide to deliver the communications you have requested. These may include daily news roundups, breaking news alerts, event notifications, and other content relevant to our coverage of New York.
We are committed to respecting your inbox. We will only send communications you have signed up for or that relate directly to your interactions with us. Every marketing email we send will include a clear and easy way to unsubscribe. You may opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the email or by contacting us directly at the email address provided in this policy. Once you unsubscribe, we will remove you from the relevant mailing list, although please allow a reasonable amount of time for the change to take effect.
User-Submitted Content
From time to time, you may submit content to New York News Ledger, such as story tips, comments, feedback, business listing information, or other materials. When you submit content to us, you should be aware that any personal information you include in that content may be collected, stored, and used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Please exercise discretion when submitting information to us. Avoid including sensitive personal information that is not necessary for your inquiry. If you submit information about another individual — for example, in the course of a news tip — please ensure that you have the right to share that information and that doing so does not violate the privacy or other rights of that person.
We reserve the right, but assume no obligation, to monitor, review, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion, particularly if we believe it violates this policy, our terms, or applicable law.
Aggregated and De-Identified Information
We may aggregate or de-identify the information we collect so that it can no longer reasonably be associated with you or any individual. Aggregated and de-identified information is not subject to this Privacy Policy and may be used and shared for any lawful purpose, including analyzing usage trends, improving our services, understanding our audience, and reporting to advertisers and partners. We will not attempt to re-identify such information except as permitted by law.
Your Responsibilities
Protecting your privacy is a shared effort. While we work hard to safeguard the information you entrust to us, there are steps you can take to help protect your own privacy. Be mindful of the information you choose to share with us and with any third parties. Keep any account credentials or sensitive information confidential. Review the privacy practices of third-party websites and services before sharing information with them. And use up-to-date browser and security software to help protect your devices.
By taking these simple precautions, you can play an active role in keeping your personal information safe as you use our Site and the wider internet.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, requests, or comments about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, we encourage you to reach out to us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries and resolving any concerns you may have regarding your personal information.
You can contact us by email at:
marketing@rankhighservices.com
We will do our best to respond to your inquiry in a timely and helpful manner. Your privacy matters to us, and we are dedicated to maintaining your trust by handling your information responsibly and transparently.
Thank you for taking the time to read our Privacy Policy and for trusting New York News Ledger as your source for New York news and local business information.
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