Privacy Policy
Last updated: 24/02/2026
This Privacy Policy explains how NYPR News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information through your access and use of the NYPR News website and services (collectively, the “Site”). It applies to all visitors and users of the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to operate the Site, provide services, and improve your experience.
Personal Information You Provide
You may give us personal data when you:
- Subscribe to newsletters
- Submit comments, story tips, or contact forms
- Register or log in to any interactive features
- Request information or support
Examples include:
Full name
Email address
Communication preferences
Content submitted by you (comments, tips)
Automatically Collected Information
Our partners and we may collect technical data automatically when you visit the Site. This can include:
IP address
Device type and browser information
Pages visited and time spent
Referral URLs
Interaction data for analytics and performance
We collect this information using cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use information for legitimate purposes, including:
- Delivering and improving the Site and related services
- Sending newsletters, updates, or replies to your inquiries
- Personalizing content recommendations and features
- Conducting analytics and performance measurement
- Preventing abuse and protecting the Site’s security
- Complying with laws or legal requests
We do not collect more information than necessary for these purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to improve your experience and gather usage data. Cookies help us remember preferences, track site performance, and provide relevant content. Some cookies are essential for the Site to function properly, while others are optional. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share data with:
- Service providers who assist with newsletters, analytics, hosting, and other functions
- Law enforcement or regulators, if required by law
- Partners only when you explicitly consent to such sharing
Third-party services used for analytics or advertising may have their own privacy practices. Our Privacy Policy does not cover the practices of third parties; you should review their policies directly.
5. Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to external websites that we don’t control. NYPR News is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention timeframe may vary depending on the type of data and reason for processing.
7. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as:
- Right to access the personal information we hold about you
- Right to request correction or deletion
- Right to object to certain processing
- Right to revoke consent where processing is based on consent
If you want to exercise any of these rights, contact us at the address below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.
9. Security
We implement reasonable organizational and technical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.
10. International Data Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your data may be transferred to and processed in other jurisdictions. By using the Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries with different data protection laws, including regions that may not have the same level of protection as your home jurisdiction.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new effective date at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes are made means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: privacy@nyprnews.com
Mailing address: [Insert office address]
This Privacy Policy is part of our commitment to transparency and trust. We want you to feel confident about how your information is handled when you visit or interact with NYPR News.
