Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 01, 2026
Central Valley Voice respects the privacy of our readers, website visitors, contributors, advertisers, and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with the Central Valley Voice website.
Information We May Collect
Central Valley Voice may collect information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, telephone number, or other information when you:
Contact us through our website
Submit a news tip, story, photograph, or community announcement
Subscribe to newsletters or other communications
Submit information for advertising or business inquiries
Participate in surveys, contests, or other website activities
We may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as your browser type, deviceinformation, general location, and pages visited, to help us understand website usage and improve our services.
How We Use Information
Information collected may be used to:
• Respond to questions, requests, and submissions
• Provide news, announcements, and other communications
• Improve our website and services
• Understand how visitors use our website
• Maintain website security and functionality
• Communicate with contributors, advertisers, and community partners
Central Valley Voice does not sell personal information to third parties
News Tips and Submissions
Information submitted to Central Valley Voice for news coverage may be used for journalistic purposes. Individuals submitting information should understand that information provided for publication may become part of a news story or other published content.
Central Valley Voice may contact individuals to verify information before publication.
Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand website traffic, and provide a better user experience. Visitors may be able to control or disable cookies through their web browser settings.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services, such as website analytics, social media platforms, advertising services, payment processors, or other technology providers. These services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Central Valley Voice is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites or services linked from our website.
Children’s Privacy
Central Valley Voice does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 through our website. Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted personal information to us may contact us so that we can review and, when appropriate, remove the information.
Data Security
Central Valley Voice takes reasonable measures to protect information submitted through our website.However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Central Valley Voice may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Central Valley Voice handles information, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website. email: centralvalleyvoice@yahoo.com or 209-357-3718.
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Last Updated: August 18, 2026
