Privacy Policy

Learn how we protect your data at Hilltops Newspaper.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 3, 2025

At Hilltops Newspaper, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: When you submit a contact form or newsletter signup, we collect your name, email address, and other provided details.
Usage Data: We collect anonymized data about your interactions with our website via Google Analytics, including page views and click events.
Cookies: We use cookies to store preferences and enhance your experience. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Process contact form submissions and newsletter signups.
Send newsletter updates to subscribers.
Improve our website through analytics and user behavior insights.
Comply with legal obligations.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services, including:

Google Analytics: For usage data and analytics.
Amazon SES: For sending emails.

These services may collect data according to their privacy policies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except as required by law or with your consent (e.g., guest post attribution).

Data Security

We use industry-standard measures to protect your data, including secure database storage and HTTPS encryption. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to or deletion of your personal data.
Opt out of newsletters by unsubscribing.
Disable cookies in your browser settings.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:

Hilltops Newspaper

Email: editor@hilltopsnewspaper.com