Effective Date: July 28, 2025
At MVEDC.com (Mahoning Valley Examiner & Daily Chronicle Website), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our content.
Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal and usage information:
a. Information You Provide Directly:
- Your name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter or contacting us)
- Comments or content you post on the site
b. Information Collected Automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring/exit pages and URLs
- Device information
- Cookies and usage data (see section 5 below)
We use tools like Google Analytics and may use other analytics platforms to track usage.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and manage the content and features on the Site
- Send newsletters or email communications if you have opted in
- Analyze trends and improve user experience
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not (and never will) sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU Visitors)
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and EU GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Consent – For sending marketing emails or cookies (where applicable)
- Legitimate Interest – For analytics, content delivery, and website performance
- Legal Obligation – If required by law to retain or share certain data
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for analytics, email delivery, or content embedding (e.g., YouTube, Twitter). These providers may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics, Search Console
- Mailchimp, Brevo or similar email platforms
- Embedded content from YouTube, X (Twitter), or Instagram
We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for full details.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Understand user behavior and site traffic
- Maintain site functionality
- Personalize content and user experience
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or cookie banners provided on the site.
For more information, visit: All About Cookies
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Your Rights (UK/EU Residents)
If you are located in the UK or EU, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing
- Withdraw consent (where consent was given)
- Lodge a complaint with your data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us via admin@mvedc.com
8. Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13 (US) or under 16 (UK/EU), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: admin@mvedc.com
Website: https://mvedc.com