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WCTU Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: 2/25/2026

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1. INTRODUCTION

WCTU Cleveland 13 News ("WCTU," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile applications, or engage with our newsroom services (collectively, the "Services").

Please take the time to read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT​
2.1 Personal Data: We may collect identifiers such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. For our Affiliate Contributors and Community Partners, we may collect professional credentials and tax identification numbers where required for payment or verification.

2.2 Financial Data: If you make a payment or donation, financial transactions are processed by third-party service providers. WCTU does not store full credit card numbers or CVV codes on our internal servers.
 

​2.3 Technical and Usage Data: We automatically collect IP addresses, browser types, and interaction data (articles read, time spent on site) via cookies and pixels to improve our news delivery.

2.4 Journalistic Material: Information provided via news tips or submissions is handled with a high degree of confidentiality. While we collect this data to verify reporting, we are committed to protecting the integrity of our sources.

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3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your data to:

  • Provide, personalize, and improve our news coverage.

  • Verify the identity of contributors and process affiliate submissions.

  • Communicate urgent news alerts, newsletters, and administrative updates.

  • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.

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4. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors (hosting, email marketing, analytics) who are contractually bound to keep your data confidential.

  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by a valid subpoena, court order, or law enforcement request.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or asset sale, your data may be transferred, provided the acquiring party maintains privacy standards at least as stringent as these.

  • No Sale of Data: WCTU does not sell your personal contact information to third-party telemarketers or data brokers.

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5. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your location (including California and the EEA), you may have the following rights:

  • Access & Portability: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

  • Correction: Request that we fix inaccurate personal information.

  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data (subject to certain legal exceptions for archival news content).

  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing or non-essential communications at any time using the "Unsubscribe" link in our emails.

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6. DATA SECURITY

We employ industry-standard encryption (SSL/TLS) and organizational safeguards to protect your data. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and notify us immediately if you suspect your account has been compromised.

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7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Services are intended for a general audience and are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

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8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you access our Services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to and stored on servers located in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
 

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in the law or our digital operations. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy page.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at info@cleveland13news.com.

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