This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines the privacy practices of Politismack (“Politismack,” “we,” or “us”), including information collected via the politismack.com website, affiliated mobile sites and applications (collectively, the “Site”), and interactions via phone, email, or other communications. This Policy is designed to help you understand the types of information we collect, how we use it, and how we safeguard your data in compliance with applicable laws, including those relevant to residents of West Virginia.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personally identifiable information when you:
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Subscribe to newsletters or services (e.g., Politismack’s membership program)
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Sign up for alerts or notifications
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Submit feedback or contact customer service
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Participate in promotions, surveys, or public comment sections
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Apply for employment opportunities
This information may include:
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Full name
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Email address
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Mobile or landline phone number
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Mailing address (including West Virginia-specific data for localized services)
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Financial and billing information
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Social media information (if accounts are linked)
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Demographic data
When using third-party commenting platforms (such as Facebook Comments), their privacy policies also apply.
Information Collected Automatically
We automatically gather data from your browser or device when you interact with the Site, such as:
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IP address and browser type
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Date/time of access
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Geolocation data
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Device identifiers
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Referring URLs
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Activity on the Site
This data is collected using cookies, pixel tags, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience and personalize content and advertising. You may manage cookie settings in your browser or via our Cookie Settings link on the Site.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
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Provide and improve our services
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Send updates, alerts, and promotional content
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Customize your Site experience
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Analyze Site traffic and performance
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Comply with West Virginia and federal legal requirements
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Process payments and subscriptions
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Prevent fraud or misuse of the Site
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Deliver targeted advertising
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Fulfill employment-related functions (when applicable)
We may also use aggregated or de-identified data for analytics, research, and content improvement.
When We Share Your Information
Your personal information may be shared with:
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Service providers: to help us operate the Site and fulfill services
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Advertisers and marketers: for analytics and promotional campaigns
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Legal entities: to comply with court orders, subpoenas, or law enforcement requests
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Business partners: in the event of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
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Third-party advertising platforms: to deliver personalized advertising
We only share data when legally required, contractually permitted, or with your explicit consent.
Links to Third Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including links embedded in articles or advertisements. These websites are not under our control and may have different privacy policies and data handling practices. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any websites we do not own or operate. Please review the privacy policies of those websites when visiting them.
How We Protect and Retain Your Information
We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. These include:
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Secure data transmission protocols
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Encryption standards
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Access controls for stored data
Despite these precautions, internet-based data transmission is never 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data, and you should exercise caution when sharing personal information online.
In the event of a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you in accordance with applicable West Virginia and federal law, using methods such as email, written notice, or phone, as permitted.
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including legal and reporting obligations. Retention periods are determined based on:
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Type and sensitivity of information
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Risk of harm from unauthorized use
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Legal and regulatory requirements
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Business needs
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. Any changes will apply only to data collected after the effective date, unless otherwise required by law. We will not reduce your rights under this Privacy Policy without your explicit consent.
Accessibility
We are committed to making this Privacy Policy accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. You may:
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Enable browser or Site-based accessibility tools
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Request an alternate format of this Privacy Policy by contacting us using the information below