Who We Are
We are a digital news platform. Our website address is: https://northdakotatimes.online.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval, your profile picture is visible to the public alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site may download and extract location data from images.
Cookies
We use cookies to enhance user experience and ensure the proper functioning of our website.
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
- A temporary cookie is set when visiting the login page to check browser compatibility. It contains no personal data and is removed when you close your browser.
- Login cookies last for two days, and screen option cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login persists for two weeks.
- When editing or publishing an article, a cookie is saved indicating the post ID. This expires after one day.
Cookie Consent
We use a cookie consent management tool to give users control over non-essential cookies. You can accept or reject cookies and change your preferences at any time.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This may include data such as IP address, device type, browser type, and pages visited.
Google Analytics is only activated after user consent and is used solely to improve website performance and user experience.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the external website.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction with their content.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as analytics providers or embedded content platforms. These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell or trade your personal data. Data may be shared only when necessary for:
- Spam detection services
- Analytics providers (with consent)
- Legal obligations
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- For registered users (if any), personal information is stored in user profiles. Users can edit or delete their data at any time (except usernames). Administrators can also access this data.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can:
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data based on:
- User consent
- Legitimate interests (e.g., website improvement, security)
- Legal obligations
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at:
Email: info@northdakotatimes.online
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.