Effective Date: April 16, 2024

This Privacy Policy describes how Laconic Company LLC, the operator of Western Montana News ("Western Montana News," "we," "us," or "our"), collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our website (the "Service").

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide to us when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Submit content, such as posts, comments, or messages
  • Contact us for support or with inquiries
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

The types of personal information we may collect include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Profile information
  • Content you submit or post

In addition, our third-party advertising partners may collect certain information when you view or interact with ads on our website. This information may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device identifiers
  • Clickstream data
  • Usage data

How We Use Your Information

We may use the personal information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Customize your experience on the Service
  • Communicate with you about the Service
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities on the Service
  • Prevent fraudulent or illegal activities

We may also use the information collected by our advertising partners to deliver targeted ads to you based on your interests and browsing behavior.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Service, conducting our business, or servicing you. These third parties are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to provide these services to us.

We may also disclose your personal information:
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect and defend our rights or property
  • To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
  • To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public

Your Choices

You may choose not to provide certain personal information, but this may limit your ability to use certain features of the Service.

You may also update or delete your account information at any time by logging into your account settings or contacting us directly.

Security

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

Changes to This Privacy 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.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].