At Great Lakes Times, we collect information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and any content you submit when interacting with our site. We may also collect technical data automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and pages visited. This information helps us maintain site functionality, improve user experience, and tailor our content to audience interests.
We use your information to deliver and enhance our services, respond to inquiries, and communicate updates or newsletters if you have subscribed. Technical data assists us in monitoring site performance, troubleshooting issues, and protecting against security threats. We may also use aggregated, non-identifiable data for research, reporting, and improving editorial content.
Protecting your data is a priority for Great Lakes Times. We employ industry-standard security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and secure hosting environments, to safeguard your personal information. While we take reasonable precautions, no system can be guaranteed entirely secure, and you acknowledge the inherent risks of sharing data online.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website, conducting analytics, or delivering newsletters. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your data as necessary to perform their services.
You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us directly. You may also opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our communications. Please note that certain essential service messages may still be sent if you maintain an account or subscription.
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Once data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized to prevent unauthorized access or use.