Privacy Policy for Marco Island & Naples News
Welcome to Marco Naples News (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website. Please read this notice carefully to understand our practices.
1. Information We Collect
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Personal Information: We may collect information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details you voluntarily provide (e.g., via newsletters, contact forms, or comment submissions).
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Usage Data: We automatically collect data generated by your interactions with our site, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, time and date of visits, and other usage patterns. (Marco Island, TermsFeed)
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, tags, and similar technologies to personalize content, analyze site usage, and improve user experience. You may opt to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit certain site functionalities. (Marco Island, TermsFeed)
2. Why We Collect and How We Use Information
We collect and use your data for the following purposes:
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To provide, maintain, and personalize your browsing experience and our content
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To respond to inquiries and deliver customer support
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To notify you about updates or promotional content (only when you’ve opted in)
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To analyze site usage and improve our services
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To monitor and prevent fraud or technical issues (Marco Island, Termly)
3. Sharing Your Information
We will not sell your personal data. We may share information if required by law or to protect our legal rights, or in connection with mergers or acquisitions. For example:
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With service providers assisting with website functions (e.g., analytics, hosting, emailing)
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If compelled by subpoenas or legal obligations
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To investigate security breaches, fraud, or threats to our operations
4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps—such as encryption, secure servers, and access controls—to safeguard your data. However, while we strive to protect your personal information securely, transmission over the internet cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure. (paradisecoast.com)
5. Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
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Accessing and requesting copies of your personal information
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Correcting or updating inaccurate data
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Requesting deletion of your data
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Withdrawing consent or opting out of communications
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Filing a complaint with a supervisory authority (if applicable)
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect their personal information. If you believe such data has been provided to us, please contact us so it may be removed.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review the privacy policies of any sites you visit. (paradisecoast.com)
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revisions will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of our site after changes signifies your acceptance. (marcoislandchamber.org, paradisecoast.com)
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this policy or your information, please contact us:
Marco Island & Naples News
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Via our [Contact Page] on the website
Summary Table
SectionKey Takeaway
What We CollectPersonal details you submit and usage data via your visit
How We Use ItTo provide, analyze, and enhance your experience; respond to inquiries
Sharing & SecurityOnly as required by law or with trusted service partners; we employ safeguards
Your RightsAccess, correction, deletion, consent withdrawal, and complaint filing
UpdatesWe’ll notify via changes to this policy page