At lowndesboeheadstart.org, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding that information.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- Personal Information: If you contact us via email, we collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
- Usage Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyse site traffic, and deliver relevant advertising.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Improve website performance and user experience.
- Deliver news, alerts, and updates relevant to our content categories (Local News, US News, Weather, Crime News).
- Show personalised ads and measure advertising effectiveness.
Google Ads & Third-Party Advertising
- lowndesboeheadstart.org uses Google Ads and other third-party advertising partners.
- These companies may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history.
- Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie, which allows ads to be served to users based on visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent personal information. Data may be shared only with:
- Trusted service providers (analytics, hosting, advertising) to operate the site.
- Legal authorities, if required by law, court order, or government request.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
Your Choices and Rights
- You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
- You may request that we delete your personal information by contacting us.
- Residents of certain regions (such as the EU/EEA or California) may have additional privacy rights under GDPR or CCPA, including the right to access, correct, or erase personal data.
Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
lowndesboeheadstart.org does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact us:
info@lowndesboeheadstart.org