Last Updated: August 11, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit contact forms or content submissions
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or updates
  • Contact us via email or phone
  • Participate in surveys or feedback forms

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser information
  • Pages visited and time spent on our website
  • Referring website information
  • Device and operating system information

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and submissions
  • Publish community news and announcements (with permission)
  • Improve our website and services
  • Send newsletters and updates (if subscribed)
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information:

  • With your explicit consent
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect our rights or the safety of others
  • With service providers who assist in website operations (under confidentiality agreements)

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Community Observer

Email: info@thecommunityobserver.com

Phone: (800) 376-6222

Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry