Ocean County Press
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Ocean County Press (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your information is collected, used, and shared.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information You Provide
Name
Email address
Phone number (if submitted)
Information submitted through forms (e.g., news tips, contact forms)
B. Automatically Collected Information
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time and date of visits
Referring URLs
C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Improve website performance
Understand user behavior
Enhance user experience
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Provide and maintain our website
Respond to inquiries and submissions
Process news tips or user submissions
Improve website functionality and content
Send newsletters or updates (if you opt in)
Monitor and analyze usage trends
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
Service providers (e.g., email platforms, hosting providers)
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
Legal authorities if required by law
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services including:
Analytics tools
Email marketing platforms
Embedded content (e.g., videos, social media)
These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. / California)
If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Request deletion of your data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Opt. out of certain data uses
To exercise these rights, contact us at: privay@oceancountypress.com
8. Children’s Privacy
Ocean County Press does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
9. News Tips and User Submissions
If you submit information (such as a news tip):
You acknowledge that the information may be used for reporting purposes
You may remain anonymous if you choose
We will make reasonable efforts to protect your identity if confidentiality is requested
10. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter:
You may receive periodic emails
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided
11. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.
12. 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.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us:
Ocean County Press
Email: privacy@oceancountypress.com