Privacy Policy
Effective date: Jan. 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how East End Local Media Corp. (EELMC) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our digital news publication, RiverheadLOCAL.
Information We Collect
- Information you provide directly: name, email, and other details you choose to share when signing up for newsletters, submitting forms, or advertising.
- Information collected automatically: IP address, browser, device type, and site behavior (via Google Analytics).
- Cookies: used for site functionality and audience analytics. You can disable them in your browser settings.
How We Use Information
We use information to:
– Deliver newsletters and updates.
– Respond to reader submissions or advertising requests.
– Improve site performance and user experience.
– Display relevant local ads.
– Comply with legal obligations or requests.
How We Protect Information
We use security measures to safeguard data from unauthorized access or disclosure. While no system is perfectly secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your information.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or opt out of marketing. Contact editor@riverheadlocal.com to make a request.
Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13 years old. If we discover we have done so, we will delete it immediately.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or law. Updates will be posted with a new effective date.
For privacy questions:
publisher@eastendlocal.com.
