Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 20, 2026
The Kalamazoo Press is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website:
Information You Provide
- Your name, email address, and message when you submit our contact form
- Any other information you voluntarily send us through email or feedback
Server Logs
Like most websites, our servers automatically record standard request information for each visit (such as your IP address, browser, and the pages you request). This is used for site operation, security, and performance monitoring.
Cookies and Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage as described in our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Information
- To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- To operate, maintain, and secure our website
- To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized access
- To analyze traffic patterns and improve our content and services
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
How We Share Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share limited information in the following circumstances:
- With trusted service providers who help us operate the website, such as hosting, analytics, and advertising partners, who are required to safeguard your information
- When required by law, subpoena, or court order
- To protect the rights, safety, or property of The Kalamazoo Press, our readers, or the public
- In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case we will provide notice of any change in ownership or use of your information
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services for hosting, analytics, and advertising. These providers may collect data through cookies, pixels, and their own server logs in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the policies of any third-party services you interact with.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and for reasonable record-keeping. Server logs are retained for a limited period as needed for security, debugging, and analytics before being deleted or aggregated.
Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of internet transmission or storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children
Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Your Rights
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of any personal information we hold about you. To make such a request, please contact us through our contact page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please visit our contact page.