Effective Date: April 8, 2020
Updated by: Community Forum Publishing (Sentinel & Rural News)

Introduction

At Community Forum Publishing LLC (“Sentinel & Rural News“, “we“, “us“, or “our“), protecting your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit sentinelruralnews.com or interact with our Services.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.
If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our website or services.

Who This Policy Covers

This Policy applies to:

  • Community Forum Publishing LLC
  • Sentinel & Rural News (subsidiary company)
  • Website: sentinelruralnews.com

This Policy does not cover other websites we may link to. Always review third-party privacy policies separately.

Information We Collect

We collect two main types of information:

1. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name, address, email address, and phone number
  • Payment details (when purchasing services)
  • Information provided through surveys, contact forms, or newsletters

2. Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Cookies, server logs, and third-party tracking
  • Non-personal demographics (e.g., age, gender, interests)

We may also track which services and pages users engage with to improve our offerings.

Why We Collect Information

We collect your data to:

  • Provide the services you request
  • Improve website experience and personalize content
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Conduct surveys and market research (with your consent)
  • Ensure site security and prevent fraud

We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill these purposes and comply with legal obligations.

How We Use and Share Information

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

We may share information:

  • With trusted service providers assisting in operations (e.g., payment processors, email platforms)
  • To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
  • To protect the rights, property, and safety of Community Forum Publishing LLC, its users, or the public

If we ever significantly change how we use your personal information, we will notify you by email and give you the option to opt out.

Data Security

We take strong measures to protect your data:

  • SSL encryption for sensitive information (look for “https://” in your browser)
  • Restricted access to personal information (only authorized personnel)
  • Secure servers and storage practices

However, no transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. We encourage users to also take appropriate safeguards.

Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or delete your personal information
  • Unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional emails at any time by emailing sentinelruralnews@gmail.com
  • Opt out of third-party communications directly with those third parties

For requests or questions, please contact us (details below).

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we discover we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us with information may contact us for prompt removal.

International Users (EU/EEA)

If you are accessing the site from outside the United States, please be aware:

  • Your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States.
  • By using our site, you consent to the transfer of information under U.S. law.
  • Community Forum Publishing LLC complies with applicable data protection regulations, including the EU–U.S. Privacy Shield Framework where applicable.

Links to Other Sites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any linked sites they visit.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Policy at any time.
Updates will be posted on this page.
Your continued use of the site after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out:

Community Forum Publishing LLC
425 Altenberg Ave
Owen, WI 54460

📞 (715) 271-7471
📧 sentinelruralnews@gmail.com