We collect information that you voluntarily provide when using Great Lakes Times, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or participate in interactive features. This may include your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share. Additionally, we automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, to help us analyze trends, improve site performance, and enhance the user experience.
The information we collect is used to operate, maintain, and improve Great Lakes Times, deliver content tailored to your interests, and communicate with you about updates, promotions, or other relevant information. We may use your email address to send you newsletters or respond to inquiries. Technical data helps us troubleshoot issues, analyze site usage, and develop new features. We do not sell your personal information to third parties and only use it for the purposes outlined here.
We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes implementing security protocols, encryption where applicable, and regular reviews of our data handling practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You share information with us at your own risk. Users are encouraged to use secure passwords and take precautions when sharing personal data online.
We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website, conducting business, or delivering services to you. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes we specify. We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to respond to lawful requests from public authorities. We do not engage in selling or renting your personal data to marketers.
You have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you, subject to applicable laws. You may also opt out of receiving promotional communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails. Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have additional rights such as data portability or restrictions on processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided in the footer of this website.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. Technical data used for analytics may be stored for a limited period to monitor site performance and trends. We periodically review our retention policies to ensure that we do not keep personal data longer than is necessary for legal, operational, or security needs.