Effective Date: June 9, 2026
Welcome to Alabama Pulse. Your privacy is exceptionally important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletters, or interact with our digital services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information about you in two ways: information you provide directly to us, and information collected automatically when you use our site.
Information You Provide Directly
- Account & Subscription Information: When you sign up for our newsletters, create an account, or become a supporting member, we collect your name, email address, and any preference data you provide.
- Payment Information: If you make a donation or purchase a subscription, your payment details (like credit card numbers) are processed securely by our third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your financial data on our servers.
- Communications: If you contact us directly for tips, feedback, or support, we collect the content of your message and any contact details you provide.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We automatically collect standard log data when you visit our site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the time/date of your visits.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to keep Alabama Pulse running smoothly and to deliver the best possible experience for our readers. Specifically, we use it to:
- Deliver the news, newsletters, and alerts you subscribe to.
- Maintain, optimize, and secure our website.
- Analyze reader trends to improve our coverage and user interface.
- Process subscription payments and donations.
- Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests.
- Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease our readers’ personal information to third parties.
We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- With Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services for us, such as email newsletter delivery (e.g., Mailchimp), website hosting, and payment processing. These providers are strictly contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the tasks we assign them.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or subpoena, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to comply with the law or protect the safety and rights of Alabama Pulse and our readers.
4. Your Choices and Controls
You have complete control over your personal information:
- Email Subscriptions: You can opt out of our newsletters or promotional emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email we send.
- Cookies: Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies, though this may affect how certain parts of our website function.
- Data Requests: You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you by emailing us at the address below.
5. Data Security
We implement rigorous technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Children’s Privacy
Alabama Pulse is a general audience news site. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make updates, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our data privacy team at:
- Email: webmaster@alabamapulse.com