Akron Digest Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Akron Digest LLC (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information obtained through our website, email sign-up forms, and Facebook Lead Ads in connection with our local newsletter (the “Service”).

By subscribing to or using the Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information from you when you subscribe to our newsletter:

  • Email Address: Provided voluntarily by you through our website, Facebook Lead Ads, or other sign-up forms.

We also collect certain usage and interaction data, including:

  • Engagement Data: Information on whether you open emails, click links, or otherwise interact with our newsletter.

  • Technical Data: Information collected via tracking technologies such as Meta Pixel and Google Tag Manager, which may include device information, browser type, IP address, and browsing activity.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Send you our newsletter and other related communications.

  • Measure and improve newsletter engagement and performance.

  • Deliver relevant advertising, including through Meta and other platforms using tracking pixels.

  • Maintain compliance with applicable U.S. laws (including CAN-SPAM Act requirements).

We do not sell, rent, or trade your email address. We also do not share your personal data directly with advertisers or sponsors. Advertisers only purchase advertising space within our newsletter and do not receive subscriber information.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from you when you provide your email address via our website or Facebook Lead Ads.

  • Automatically through tracking technologies, including Meta Pixel and Google Tag Manager, which allow us to understand subscriber behavior and optimize advertising.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We use third-party services to operate our newsletter and advertising, including:

  • Beehiiv: Our email service provider and newsletter platform.

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel and Google Tag Manager: Used for tracking, analytics, and advertising optimization.

These third parties may collect or receive information about your activity on our website and in our emails, consistent with their own privacy policies.

5. Data Retention

We retain subscriber data indefinitely unless you unsubscribe, request deletion, or Beehiiv automatically removes inactive subscribers.

6. Your Choices

  • Unsubscribe: Each email we send contains an unsubscribe link that allows you to opt out of future communications.

  • Email Deletion Requests: You may request that we delete your information by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect subscriber data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted to this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.