1. Introduction
At SoCal Observer, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services and improve your experience:
- Personal Information: Name, email address (if provided), and other details you provide when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter.
- Technical Information: Device type, IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on the site, and links clicked.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our website and services.
- To personalize user experiences and content.
- To analyze website performance and user behavior.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These include:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality.
- Performance Cookies: Analyze site performance and user behavior.
- Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized ads based on browsing activity.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Services
We work with third-party providers for analytics, advertising, and other services. These providers may collect data about your browsing habits. Key providers include:
- Google Analytics
- Ezoic Ad Network
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy.
6. Ezoic Privacy Disclosures
We use Ezoic for ad-serving and optimization. Ezoic collects and uses data as described in their privacy policy. The following embed dynamically adds Ezoic's required disclosures:
7. Your Rights
You may have the right to access, update, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, depending on your location. For any data-related requests, please use our contact form on the website.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
9. Security Measures
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure storage, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.