Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2025
When you interact with our site, we collect two types of information. First, data you provide directly: your name, email address, phone number, and the content of any messages you send through our contact forms or when submitting a news tip. Second, technical data collected automatically: your browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This helps us understand how readers use our local news coverage.
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, measure traffic patterns, and improve site performance. These tools help us see which county or district pages are most useful to our readers. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result. We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising.
The information we collect is used for three purposes: to respond to your inquiries and news tips, to improve our editorial coverage and website functionality, and to comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal information to third parties. Aggregated, anonymized analytics help us understand which community stories matter most to our readership.
We share data only with service providers who help us operate this publication: website hosting providers, analytics services, and email or form processing tools. These processors are contractually obligated to protect your information and may not use it for their own purposes. We may disclose information when required by law, such as in response to a valid subpoena or court order.
Contact form submissions and news tips are retained for up to 24 months, after which they are securely deleted. Technical logs are kept for 12 months. We use industry-standard safeguards, including encrypted connections and access controls, to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, ask for corrections, request deletion, and object to or restrict certain processing activities. You may also withdraw any consent you have previously given. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within 30 days. Depending on your location, rights under GDPR or CCPA may also apply.
Arkansas Coverage is committed to factual, transparent journalism. We do not publish misleading claims, fake endorsements, or fabricated stories. Our reporting clearly distinguishes news from opinion, and corrections are posted promptly when errors are identified. We do not guarantee outcomes or make unverified promises in any of our content.
For privacy-related questions, data requests, or concerns about how your information is handled, please reach out to our team:
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