Privacy Policy

Gulf Coast Tribune (“we,” “our,” or “the website”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you may provide while using our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information
When you contact us, subscribe to newsletters, or submit comments, we may collect personal details such as your name and email address.

2. Non-Personal Information
We may automatically collect non-identifiable information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our content and services
  • Respond to inquiries or messages
  • Send newsletters or updates (if subscribed)
  • Monitor website performance and analytics
  • Prevent fraud or misuse of our platform

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us understand visitor behavior and improve site functionality. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as analytics providers or advertising partners. These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our platform.

Data Protection

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Gulf Coast Tribune does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us for removal.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our official Contact page.