Privacy Policy
Introduction
The Thompson News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use our website.
Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Such as name, email address, or other details you voluntarily provide when subscribing to newsletters, submitting comments, or contacting us.
- Non-Personal Information: Including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date/time of visits.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website.
- Send newsletters or promotional materials, if you’ve subscribed.
- Respond to your inquiries and comments.
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to enhance user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic patterns, and understand user preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers for website hosting, analytics, advertising, and email distribution. These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they handle your information.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data:
- With third-party service providers to facilitate our services.
- If required by law, legal processes, or governmental requests.
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users and the public.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to External Sites
Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your Consent
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
contact@thethompsonnews.ca
Effective Date: June 2, 2025
