Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2024

Grenada Chronicle (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website www.grenadachronicle.com (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the steps we take to safeguard it.

1. Scope

This policy applies only to information collected through our Site. It does not apply to other websites we don’t control. If you click on external links (including ads), their privacy policies will apply. We encourage you to review those policies before sharing personal information.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Directly

You can browse our Site without giving us personal details. However, certain features may require you to provide:

Name, email address, postal address, and phone number
Username and password
Search queries on the Site
Correspondence sent to us (e.g., donor or feedback emails)

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect:

IP address, browser type, and device information
Pages viewed before, during, and after your visit
Links clicked and ads viewed
Bandwidth speed and installed software data
Cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive data from trusted sources, such as:

Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
Marketing and analytics providers
Demographic data (age, gender, interests)
Mobile device identifiers and location data (where allowed by law)

We may combine this data with information you provide directly.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

Send newsletters, editorial updates, and promotional offers
Respond to your inquiries or requests
Provide personalized content and advertising
Improve Site performance and functionality
Enforce our Terms & Conditions and protect against fraud or abuse
Conduct statistical analysis to understand user behavior

4. Advertising & Third-Party Services

We display advertising to keep our content free. Some advertisers may use cookies or tracking tools to serve relevant ads. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

We may also integrate with third-party platforms (e.g., Facebook, Google) for features like sharing tools or account login. These services may collect and share information in accordance with their own terms.

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal contact information. We may share information:

With trusted service providers who help us operate the Site
In aggregate or de-identified form for analytics and advertising
If required by law, subpoena, or court order
To protect rights, safety, and property
During a business transfer, merger, or acquisition

If you post comments or participate in public areas of the Site, your information will be visible to others.

6. Security

We use reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. International Visitors

Our servers are located in the United States. By using our Site from outside the U.S., you consent to your information being transferred to and processed in the U.S., subject to U.S. laws.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover such data has been collected without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. If changes are significant, we will post a notice on our Site and update the “Effective Date” above.