Privacy Notice

Southern Utah News respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this notice.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain information that is collected automatically when you interact with our website.

Information you provide

This may include:

Your name, email address, mailing address, and contact information
Account login information, including username and password
Subscription or purchase information
Payment details processed through secure third-party payment providers
Comments, feedback, messages, or other content you submit
Communications with us by email, phone, text message, or mail

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction data
Referring and exit pages
General location data (such as city or region)

This information is used in aggregated form to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our services.

How We Use Information

We collect personal and non-personal information for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
To process subscriptions, purchases, and transactions
To provide customer service and technical support
To communicate with you regarding your account, subscriptions, or services
To send service-related notices, updates, or promotional messages
To conduct surveys, request feedback, or improve our offerings
To analyze website usage and performance
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Website Platform and Data Storage

Our website is hosted on the Wix platform. Wix provides the online infrastructure that allows us to deliver our services.

Your data may be stored through Wix’s databases and applications on secure servers protected by firewalls and other security measures. Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel and service providers as necessary to operate the website and deliver services.

Payments and Transactions

All payments made through our website are processed by Wix-approved third-party payment processors. These payment gateways comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), which is designed to ensure the secure handling of credit card information.

Southern Utah News does not store full credit card numbers on its own servers.

Communications

We may contact you for purposes including:

Account or subscription notifications
Transaction confirmations or billing issues
Customer service or technical support
Updates about Southern Utah News
Surveys or feedback requests
Enforcement of our Terms of Use or applicable agreements
Compliance with legal obligations

We may communicate with you by email, telephone, text message, or postal mail, depending on the nature of the communication and the contact information you provide.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Websites hosted on the Wix platform use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser that help websites function properly and improve user experience.

Cookies may be used to:

Remember user preferences
Enable core website functionality
Analyze site performance and usage
Support marketing and promotional efforts

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.

Your Choices and Rights

You may request to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct or update your information
Request deletion of your personal information
Withdraw consent for future processing, where applicable

To make a request, contact us at:

Email: contact@sunews.net
Mail: Southern Utah News, 32 S Main St, Kanab, UT 84741

We will respond to reasonable requests in accordance with applicable laws.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. Southern Utah News does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon posting.

If we make material changes, we will note that the Privacy Notice has been updated so visitors are aware of how information is collected and used.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information above.