Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 2, 2025
The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center (RHCJC) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, rhcjcnews.com (“website”).
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
— Personal Information: When you voluntarily provide your name and email address for newsletter subscriptions (optional).
— Automatically Collected Information: IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data via cookies and similar technologies.
— Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
— To provide, maintain, and improve the website and its content.
— To send newsletters if you subscribe (you may opt–out anytime).
— To analyze user interactions and enhance website functionality.
— To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or security threats.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share it in the following situations:
— With service providers (e.g., email newsletter platforms) to help operate our website.
— As required by law, such as responding to legal requests or protecting our rights.
— In case of a merger, acquisition, or reorganization of RHCJC.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal data.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure. Users should take precautions when sharing personal details online.
6. Your Rights and Choices
— Opt–Out: You may unsubscribe from newsletters at any time.
— Cookie Settings: You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
— Access and Deletion Requests: You may contact us to access, modify, or delete your personal data.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have done so, we will take steps to delete the information.
8. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes signifies your acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Roy Howard Community Journalism Center
118 College Dr. #5103
Hattiesburg, MS 39406