How We Handle Your Information
The New York Press Association and New York Press Service respect your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you when you interact with our website and digital services.
Overview
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through nynewspapers.com and related digital services operated by the New York Press Association and New York Press Service.
We use information to operate our website, communicate with visitors and members, process forms and registrations, improve our services, and support the work of our organization.
We do not sell personal information.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly and information that is collected automatically when you use our website.
Information you provide
You may provide information when you subscribe to updates, complete a form, register for an event, submit an inquiry, make a payment, or contact us directly.
- Name and contact information
- Organization or publication information
- Event registration details
- Billing or transaction-related information
- Any information you choose to include in a form or message
Information collected automatically
When you visit our website, technical information may be collected automatically, including browser type, device information, pages visited, referring pages, date and time of access, and general usage patterns.
How We Use Information
We use information for practical organizational purposes, including to:
- Operate and maintain our website and services
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Send newsletters, updates, and organizational communications
- Process registrations, submissions, payments, and transactions
- Improve website performance, usability, and content
- Understand traffic and engagement trends
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
- Support member services and organizational operations
Analytics & Site Performance
We use analytics and performance measurement tools to better understand website usage and improve the visitor experience.
At this time, we do not use advertising remarketing or audience profiling tools on this website.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to newsletters, alerts, event updates, or other organizational communications, we may use communication platforms to manage subscriptions, deliver messages, and understand engagement with those communications.
You may unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Payments & Transactions
Some areas of our website may allow users to submit payments, registrations, orders, or other transactions.
Payments may be processed securely through payment processing providers. We do not store full payment card information on our own website servers.
Password-Protected & Restricted Content
Certain areas of the website may be restricted to authorized users, members, staff, event participants, or other approved audiences.
Access to protected content may require a password or other authentication method. Restricted access may be used for forms, member resources, event materials, or internal workflows.
Data Sharing
We may share information with trusted service providers that help us operate our website and provide services. These may include providers supporting hosting, security, analytics, communications, payment processing, forms, infrastructure, or organizational operations.
We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect the rights or security of our organization or users, or to prevent misuse of our services.
We do not sell personal information.
Data Retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, administrative, security, or recordkeeping purposes.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the reason it was collected, and applicable organizational or legal requirements.
Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information. These may include the ability to request access, correction, deletion, or other appropriate action related to information we maintain.
You may also manage cookie preferences where cookie preference tools are available, and you may opt out of email communications using the unsubscribe link included in our messages.
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect information collected through our website.
No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy / COPPA
Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or technological changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a privacy-related request, please contact the New York Press Association.
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