Elgin Chronicle Privacy Policy

Effective: September 8, 2024

The Elgin Chronicle ("we," "us," or "our") is owned and published by Sprocket Digital USA LLC. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Information that identifies you as an individual, such as your name, email address, and other contact details.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and to enhance your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website.
• Improve, personalize, and expand our website.
• Communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries and providing updates and information about our services.
• Understand how you use our website and develop new features and services.
• Protect the security and integrity of our website.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• With Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services to you.
• For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or enforce our Terms of Service.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices

• Cookies: You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use some features of our website.
• Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving marketing emails from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
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6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at admin@elginchronicle.com