Effective Date: June 29, 2025
At Saluda Standard-Sentinel, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your personal information when you visit www.saludastandard-sentinel.com.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information from you in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide:
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Name, email address, or other contact details when submitting tips, filling out contact forms, or subscribing to our newsletter.
b. Automatically Collected Information:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type and operating system
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Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring website
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Cookies and usage data (see Section 4)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
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Respond to messages or inquiries
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Improve site performance and user experience
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Send newsletters or site updates (only if subscribed)
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Display personalized and relevant advertising
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Monitor and protect against website abuse, fraud, or violations
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to serve ads. These third-party vendors may:
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Use cookies to display relevant ads based on your visit to our site and other websites (a practice known as interest-based advertising)
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Collect data through cookies and web beacons
You may opt out of personalized ads through Google’s Ad Settings or visit the NAI Consumer Opt-Out page.
For more on how Google uses your data, visit:
Google Privacy & Terms
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use them to:
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Remember user preferences
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Analyze traffic and trends
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Deliver targeted advertisements
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly without them.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure.
6. Third-Party Links
Our articles may include links to third-party websites (e.g., government agencies, news sources, public data). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.
7. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. Your Privacy Rights (CCPA, GDPR)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access, correct, or delete your personal information
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Request details on how your data is used
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Opt out of data collection for advertising purposes
To exercise your privacy rights or make a data request, contact us at:
📧 privacy@saludastandard-sentinel.com
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
10. Have Questions or Concerns?
If you have any concerns, correction requests, copyright issues, or questions related to this policy, please visit our official contact page:
We’re here to help and typically respond within 1–2 business days.