Last updated: June 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use the Service, and tells you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

We use your personal data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initials have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

• Account: A unique account created and managed via Stripe sponsorship to access parts of our Service. User registration and payment processing are handled through Stripe, and any account information is subject to Stripe’s own privacy policy.
• Business: For the purpose of the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act), refers to the Company as the legal entity that collects consumers' personal information and determines the purposes and means of processing that information, doing business in the State of California.
• Company: Northport Journal, Inc., 46 Woodbine Avenue, Suite 4, Northport, NY 11768 (referred to as "the Company," "we," "us," or "our").
• Consumer: A natural person who is a California resident, as defined by the CCPA.
• Cookies: Small files placed on your computer or device by a website to track usage and enhance your experience.
• Country: New York, United States.
• Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
• Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. Under the CCPA, this includes information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could be linked to you.
• Sale: Under the CCPA, selling or transferring personal information to a third party for valuable consideration.
• Service: The website at www.northportjournal.com.
• Service Provider: Any third-party who processes data on behalf of the Company, such as Stripe for payment processing or Google Analytics for traffic analysis.
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically, including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited.
• You: The individual accessing or using the Service, or a company or legal entity on whose behalf the individual uses the Service.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information, such as:

• Email address
• Usage Data

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically and may include:

• Your device's IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track the activity on our Service and store certain information. Types of cookies used include:

• Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality, such as security and user authentication.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our Service and improve it over time.

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

We collect data directly from you (e.g., forms or payments via Stripe) and automatically through:

• Server logs (e.g., IP address, browser type)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Third-party integrations (e.g., embedded videos or analytics)

We use this information to operate, maintain, and improve the Service, analyze traffic, and ensure security.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain your personal data as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain usage data for security, analysis, and compliance.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your data may be processed outside of your state or country where data protection laws may differ. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers. We ensure adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

We may disclose your data:

• In business transactions (e.g., mergers or acquisitions)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and the safety of users
• To detect and prevent fraud or other illegal activities

Security of Your Personal Data

We use reasonable security measures, but no method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to monitor and analyze website traffic. You can opt out by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

For details, visit: Google Privacy Policy.

Email Marketing

We may use your email for newsletters or marketing. You can unsubscribe using the link in any email or by contacting us.

We use Mailchimp; see their policy: Mailchimp Privacy Policy.

Payments

We use Stripe for payment processing. We do not store your payment information. Stripe's policy: Stripe Privacy Policy.

CCPA Rights

California residents have the right to know, request, and delete their personal information collected by us, subject to certain exceptions. We do not sell personal information.

Contact Us

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: northportjournal.com/privacy-policy.