Privacy Policy for NeighborGood Media, LLC and The NeighborGood Magazine

Last updated: Jan 1, 2024

At NeighborGood Media, LLC, we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring transparency in the use of information collected when you visit or use our website NeighborGoodMedia.com and its mobile-optimized version (collectively, the "Website"). Managed by NeighborGood Media, LLC, located at 5550 Harvest Hill Rd, Suite W312, Dallas, TX 75230, our Website operates in the United States and complies with U.S. laws.

This Privacy Policy is provided to help you understand the information we collect, how we use and disclose it, and how you can manage your information.

Terminology Clarification: When we refer to "personal information" in this policy, we mean information that identifies you as an individual, such as your full name, address, email address, date of birth, or phone number. On the other hand, "anonymous" information or "anonymous form" refers to data that doesn't specifically identify an individual, such as areas of interest, browsing history, demographic information, or unique identifiers like cookies or IP addresses.

By visiting the Website or using our services, you agree to the policies and practices described in this policy, expressing your consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of the provided information.

COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

Information You Provide: We collect personal information voluntarily provided by you, such as contact information and other details when you interact with our Website (e.g., saving articles). This may include email addresses, names, demographic or profile information, and social media usernames.
Location Information and IP Address: We and our service providers may collect and share your location for personalization and marketing using digital applications or mobile phone services. Your consent is obtained before such collection.
An IP address is automatically assigned to your computer when using the Internet. We may use this for geographically targeted advertisements.
General Usage Information: Anonymous usage information is gathered to understand user behavior, enhancing the website's speed, efficiency, and relevance. Aggregate and anonymous usage data may be shared with business partners, advertisers, and third parties for various purposes.

COOKIES AND TARGETED CONTENT AND ADVERTISING

We use cookies to provide a personalized experience, control content and advertisements, and prevent ad repetition. Cookies, pixels, web beacons, and navigational data help us gather information on your visit. We customize content and advertising based on geographic location, data from third parties, and your interactions on our Website and other platforms.

You can remove cookies by following your browser's instructions. Certain features require cookie acceptance, and disabling them may impact website functionality.

INFORMATION WE RECEIVE FROM THIRD PARTIES

Online and offline information from third parties may be combined with data collected from you. This third-party information serves various purposes, including verification, research, and content enhancement.

USE OF INFORMATION

We use personal information for promotional/marketing communications, fulfilling provided information purposes, notifying you of changes, enabling interactive website features, analyzing user data, and other consented or lawful purposes.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We may disclose personal information to third-party service providers for operational purposes, compliance with legal requirements, addressing security threats, responding to requests, and in connection with business transactions.

SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION

If you use social networking credentials on our Website, information may be received in line with the social network's terms. Your elections on social networks may be shared within the network. Please review social media service terms for information on handling your data.

HOW TO OPT OUT

You can unsubscribe from newsletters or commercial emails at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link. While you may receive transactional or relationship messages, canceling your account/profile can be done by emailing yourfriend@neighborgoodmedia.com.

LINKS TO OTHER SITES

NeighborGood Media often links to external sites, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. Third-party advertisements may have cookies or similar technologies. Refer to individual privacy policies for linked sites.

SECURITY AND RETENTION

We store collected information on secure database servers. Industry-standard security measures are employed, but absolute security cannot be guaranteed. Your data will be processed in the U.S. or other countries, ensuring reasonable steps for protection.

CHILDREN

Our Website is not intended for users under the age of majority in their jurisdiction. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Parents or guardians can request information removal by contacting us at yourfriend@neighborgoodmedia.com.

YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

California residents may request information on categories of personal information disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes in the preceding year. Send requests to yourfriend@neighborgoodmedia.com.

JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES

NeighborGood Media makes no representation that Website content is suitable outside the U.S. Users accessing the Website from other locations do so at their own risk, complying with local laws.

MODIFICATIONS

Changes to this policy will be posted on the Website, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of amended terms. Check the policy periodically for updates.

CONTACT US

For questions about this policy or the Website, contact us at NeighborGood Media, LLC, 5550 Harvest Hill Rd, Suite W312, Dallas, TX 75230, or yourfriend@neighborgoodmedia.com.