Effective Date: March 18, 2026
At Lake Erie Times, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our readers and maintaining the trust you place in our journalism. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit lakeerietimes.com.
We collect information to provide a better experience for our readers in Western New York and the Great Lakes region:
Information You Provide: This includes your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, create an account, or contact our newsroom.
Information Collected Automatically: We automatically collect certain data about your device, including your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our articles and categories.
Information from Third Parties: We may receive information about you from third-party sources, such as social media platforms (if you interact with our pages on Facebook or X/Twitter) or through our analytics partners.
Lake Erie Times uses the information we collect to:
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to track activity on our website. These tools help us understand which stories are most important to our audience. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, though some parts of our site may not function correctly without them.
We do not sell your personal information. We only share information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: With vendors who perform services for us, such as email delivery, web hosting, and data analytics.
Legal Requirements: If we believe disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law or legal process.
Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, and safety of Lake Erie Times, our readers, or the public.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. We retain your data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal requirements.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights or to opt-out of communications, please contact us using the information below.
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