Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: August 17, 2025

Last Updated: [August 17, 2025

Civic Lens (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when you use our website, https://civiclensnews.org (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our Site:

• Personal Information: If you sign up for newsletters, submit a story, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide.
• Non-Personal Information: We may collect information about your device, browser type, IP address, and how you interact with our Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent).
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: Our Site may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected to:

• Provide and maintain our Site and services.
• Respond to inquiries, comments, or submissions.
• Send newsletters, updates, or relevant communications (only if you opt in).
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve our Site.
• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers that help us operate our Site (e.g., email newsletter platforms, analytics tools).
• If required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or organizational restructuring.

4. Your Choices

• Cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when they are being used.
• Email Communications: You may unsubscribe from our emails at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.
• Access & Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to individuals under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Effective Date.”