Effective Date
This Privacy Policy describes how Minneapolis Bulletin collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you visit or interact with our website.
By using Minneapolis Bulletin, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
Who We Are
Minneapolis Bulletin is an independent U.S.-based digital newsroom covering local, national, and public interest news.
Website: https://minneapolisbulletin.com
Information We Collect
We may collect certain information when you interact with the website, including:
- Name and email address submitted through contact forms, newsletter signups, or comments
- Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Usage data including pages visited, time spent on pages, referral links, and interactions with content
- Information voluntarily submitted through contributor applications, editorial inquiries, or feedback forms
We only collect information necessary to operate, improve, and protect the website and its services.
Comments and User Submissions
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent information to help detect spam and maintain platform security.
Comments may be reviewed through automated spam detection systems.
If profile image services such as Gravatar are enabled, an anonymized version of your email address may be shared with those services to display profile images associated with comments.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that violate our editorial standards, spam policies, or applicable laws.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Minneapolis Bulletin uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behavior, remember preferences, and support analytics and advertising services.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember user preferences and login sessions
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Measure traffic and audience engagement
- Support security and fraud prevention
- Deliver relevant advertising through third-party advertising partners
Users can control or disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features and functionality.
Analytics and Advertising
We may use third-party analytics and advertising providers, including services that collect information about your interactions with the website over time and across different websites.
These providers may use cookies, pixels, device identifiers, and similar technologies to:
- Analyze traffic and readership trends
- Measure advertising effectiveness
- Personalize content and advertisements
- Improve website functionality and performance
Third-party vendors may include advertising partners, analytics providers, newsletter platforms, and embedded media services.
Embedded Content
Articles on Minneapolis Bulletin may include embedded content such as videos, social media posts, images, maps, or articles from external websites.
Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the third-party website directly. Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content according to their own privacy policies.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to newsletters or contact us directly, we may use your email address to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Send newsletters or editorial updates
- Share important service or policy notifications
- Communicate regarding contributor submissions or business inquiries
You may unsubscribe from newsletter communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.
Contributor and Submission Information
Information submitted by contributors, freelance writers, photographers, or applicants may be retained for editorial review, communication, publication management, and recordkeeping purposes.
Submission materials may include names, biographies, email addresses, portfolio links, and related professional information voluntarily provided to us.
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary to operate the website, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce policies, and maintain security.
Comments and related metadata may be retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve future interactions automatically.
Administrative and technical logs may also be retained for security, moderation, and operational purposes.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain personal information
- Withdraw consent from marketing communications
- Request information regarding how your data is used
To make a privacy-related request, contact us using the information provided below.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or loss.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Minneapolis Bulletin is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If we become aware that information from a child has been collected without appropriate consent, we will take steps to remove it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, you may contact:
privacy@minneapolisbulletin.com
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