Effective Date: September 6, 2025
PalmCoastDaily.com (“Palm Coast Daily,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our website (the “Services”). By using PalmCoastDaily.com, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, or other contact details when you sign up for newsletters, submit a comment, or contact us.
- Information you choose to share when posting comments or submitting user-generated content.
b. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Pages you visit, referring/exit pages, and time spent on the site.
- Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 6).
c. Third-Party Information
- Data collected by third-party advertising networks, analytics providers, or social media platforms when you interact with ads, links, or embedded content.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
- Send newsletters, alerts, or updates (if you opt-in).
- Personalize content and advertising.
- Monitor and analyze usage and traffic patterns.
- Respond to inquiries, comments, or feedback.
- Enforce our Terms of Service and protect the site’s integrity.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in these circumstances:
- With service providers (e.g., email delivery services, analytics, hosting providers).
- For legal reasons, if required by law, regulation, or court order.
- With advertisers/partners, in aggregate or anonymized form that does not personally identify you.
- In case of business transfer, such as a merger, sale, or acquisition.
4. Third-Party Services
Palm Coast Daily may use third-party tools, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics (website traffic analysis)
- Advertising networks (personalized or non-personalized ads)
- Email marketing providers (for newsletters)
These third parties may use cookies and tracking technologies to collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Services or comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us (see Section 10).
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
- Cookies are small files stored on your device to help us improve your experience.
- We use cookies for analytics, site performance, and personalized advertising.
- You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:
- Access and correction: Request access to or correction of your data.
- Opt-out of marketing: Unsubscribe from newsletters or promotional emails.
- Data deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
To exercise your rights, contact us at the email below.
8. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Palm Coast Daily
Email: contact@palmcoastdaily.com
Palm Coast, FL
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If material changes are made, we will post a notice on PalmCoastDaily.com. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.