Effective Date: January 1, 2025

 

Who We Are

The Valley’s Dismal Freedom Press operates under Rooted Creative Group LLC, headquartered in California.

 

Information We Collect

 

We may collect:

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• Basic contact details if you subscribe, comment, or contact us

• Analytics data (browser type, IP address, pages visited) via standard cookies

• Voluntarily submitted information (tips, comments, forms, or event RSVPs)

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We do not collect sensitive personal information (medical, financial, or children’s data).

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How We Use Information

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• To operate and improve our website and newsletter

• To respond to reader messages or public records requests

• To analyze readership trends for editorial insight

• To comply with legal obligations

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Cookies and Analytics

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Our site uses cookies and analytics tools to understand traffic patterns. You can disable cookies in your browser; doing so may affect site functionality.

 

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent user data. We may share limited information with service providers (e.g., web hosts, email systems) bound by confidentiality agreements.

 

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

 

California residents may request access to, deletion of, or information about personal data collected. To exercise these rights, email privacy@dismalfreedom.press with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.

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Data Security

 

We use commercially reasonable measures (SSL encryption, secure servers) to protect user data. No system is perfectly secure.

 

Links to Other Sites

 

Our stories may link to external sources. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

 

Children’s Privacy

 

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 16.

 

Policy Updates

 

We may revise this policy. The effective date above reflects the latest update.

 

Contact

 

For privacy questions or data requests:

 

The Valley’s Dismal Freedom Press
Rooted Creative Group LLC
privacy@dismalfreedom.press