Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2025-10-17

This Privacy Policy explains how The Valley’s Dismal Freedom Press (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information. We comply with U.S. law and California privacy laws (including CCPA/CPRA and CalOPPA).

1. Information We Collect

• Provided by you: name, email, phone, address, messages, tips, and content you submit.
• Automatically: IP address, device and browser info, pages viewed, timestamps, referral URLs, and cookie/analytics identifiers.
• From third parties:(e.g., analytics, social platforms) consistent with your settings and their policies.

2. How We Use Information

• Operate, secure, and improve the Site and our services.
• Respond to your requests; send newsletters if you opt in.
• Analytics, debugging, fraud prevention, and legal compliance.

3. How We Share Information

• Service providers: hosting, analytics, email delivery, security.
• Legal reasons: to comply with law, court orders, or protect rights and safety.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or similar event.

4. Cookies & Tracking; Your Choices

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tech for functionality and analytics. Manage cookies in your browser and via our preferences links. We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal when detected.

5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents may have the right to: (a) know/access categories and specific pieces of personal information; (b) delete information; (c) correct inaccurate information; (d) opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information; (e) limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information; and (f) be free from discrimination for exercising these rights.

To submit a request, contact us at privacy@dismalfreedompress.org or by mail (see Contact). We will verify your request as required by law. Authorized agents may submit on your behalf with proof of authorization.

If we “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by California law, you may opt out at: Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.

6. “Shine the Light” Disclosure

California residents may request information about sharing personal data with third parties for their direct marketing. Email privacy@dismalfreedompress.org with “Shine the Light” in the subject.

7. Do Not Track (CalOPPA)

Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” signal. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) as described above.

8. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us for deletion.

9. Data Security & Retention

We use reasonable safeguards to protect personal information, but no method is 100% secure. We retain data only as long as needed for stated purposes or legal requirements.

10. International Users

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you access it from elsewhere, you consent to U.S. processing and transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy and will revise the “Last Updated” date. Material changes may be announced on the Site.

12. Contact