Introduction

The Milford Times ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Newsletter Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
• Story Submissions: When you submit a news tip or story, we collect your name, email address, and the content you submit.
• Contact Information: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content.

Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you access and use our services, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
• Device Information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our services, including device type, operating system, and mobile network information.
• Push Notification Tokens: If you enable push notifications in our mobile app, we collect device tokens to send you news updates.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver news content and updates
• Send newsletter emails to subscribers
• Respond to your inquiries and submissions
• Send push notifications about breaking news (if you opt-in)
• Improve our services and user experience
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Ensure the security and integrity of our services

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and mobile app (e.g., email service providers, hosting providers).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests from authorities.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

Push Notifications

Our mobile app may send you push notifications about breaking news and important updates. You can:

• Enable or disable push notifications at any time in your device settings
• Opt-out without affecting your ability to use the app
• Receive notifications only when you explicitly grant permission

Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may limit some functionality.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
• Opt-out of push notifications

Third-Party Links

Our services may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: