Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 23, 2024

Introduction

Welcome to PittsburghJournal.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle any information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to improve your browsing experience:

  • Article view counts (aggregated data only)
  • Click-through rates on articles (aggregated data only)
  • Basic usage statistics to improve our service

How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely to:

  • Display article popularity metrics
  • Improve our news aggregation service
  • Enhance user experience
  • Monitor site performance

Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies necessary for proper functionality. We do not use tracking or marketing cookies. The essential cookies we use cannot identify you personally.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external news sources. Clicking these links will take you to third-party websites that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

User Rights

As we collect minimal personal data, most privacy rights regarding data access and deletion are not applicable. However, if you have any concerns, please contact us.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

[email protected]

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