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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Newslink of South Florida, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website newslinkofsouthflorida.com and interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Fill out contact forms on our website
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Communicate with us via email or phone
  • Visit our physical store location

The personal information we may collect includes:

  • Name: Your full name
  • Email Address: For communication and newsletter purposes
  • Phone Number: Optional contact information
  • Message Content: Any information you provide in contact forms or emails

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website or source
  • Date and time of visit

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, questions, and requests
  • Newsletter: To send you updates, promotions, and information about our products (only if you've subscribed)
  • Customer Service: To provide support and assistance
  • Business Operations: To process special orders and manage our services
  • Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other malicious activities

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to assist with our operations:

  • FormSubmit.co: For processing contact form submissions and delivering form data to our email
  • Email Service: For storing and managing email communications
  • Web Hosting: For hosting our website and storing website data

These service providers have access to your personal information only to perform services on our behalf and are obligated to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas, or government agencies).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

4. Data Storage and Security

Data Storage

Your personal information is stored securely and retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

  • Contact Form Data: Stored in our email system indefinitely unless you request deletion
  • Newsletter Subscriptions: Stored until you unsubscribe
  • Website Analytics: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely

Security Measures

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers and hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure email communication

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

Types of Cookies We May Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website
  • Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Right to Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal limitations.

Right to Object

You can object to our processing of your personal information for certain purposes.

Right to Withdraw Consent

Where we rely on your consent to process your information, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

Right to Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails or contacting us directly.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

  • Email: contact@newslinkofsouthflorida.com
  • Phone: +1 (260) 293-6411
  • Mail: 6910 NW 12TH ST, Miami, FL 33126, United States

7. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

9. International Data Transfers

Our business is primarily located in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and service providers are located.

By using our website and providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and its processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Material changes to this Privacy Policy will be prominently posted on our website or communicated to you via email (if you've provided your email address).

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
  • Right to delete personal information held by businesses
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

12. European Union (GDPR) Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Newslink of South Florida, LLC

Address: 6910 NW 12TH ST, Miami, FL 33126, United States

Phone: +1 (260) 293-6411

Email: contact@newslinkofsouthflorida.com

14. Consent

By using our website and providing your personal information, you consent to the collection, use,and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.


This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.

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