Effective Date: November 13, 2025
San Joaquin Messenger (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website sanjoaquinmessenger.com (the “Site”). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described herein.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal information from you in various ways, including when you visit our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, fill out forms, or interact with our content.
1.1 Personal Information:
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (if voluntarily provided)
- Any other information you provide when contacting us
1.2 Non-Personal Information:
This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited on our Site
- Date and time of visits
- Cookies and usage data
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
- Send newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (if you have opted in)
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Analyze trends and user behavior to enhance user experience
- Protect our rights and prevent fraud
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
San Joaquin Messenger uses cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us:
- Understand user behavior on our Site
- Customize content and advertising
- Remember your preferences
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share information with third parties only in the following cases:
- With service providers who perform services on our behalf
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights
- In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information you provide from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no online transmission or storage system is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:
San Joaquin Messenger
Email: info@sanjoaquinmessenger.com
Website: https://sanjoaquinmessenger.com