Privacy policy

Last updated: Jan. 4, 2026

La Conner Community News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a local, community-centered news organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, subscribe to our publications, make a donation, purchase a subscription, submit a news tip, or otherwise interact with our digital services (collectively, the “Services”).

We are committed to collecting only the information we need, using it responsibly, and never selling or trading your personal information.

Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to La Conner Community News’s digital properties, including:

www.laconnercommunitynews.org
Email newsletters
Subscription and delivery services
Donation and payment pages
Contact, tip, and feedback forms

This Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our Services.

Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

What Information Do We Collect?

We collect a limited and specific set of information, either provided directly by you or collected automatically at a basic level.

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing address
Delivery address (for print subscriptions)
Payment information (processed securely by third parties; we do not store full payment details)

We do not collect:

Social media profile data
Demographic data (such as age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or political affiliation)
Health or biometric information

Location Information

We collect coarse location information only, such as:

City, state, or ZIP code derived from your IP address
Address information you provide for billing or delivery

We do not collect precise GPS location data.

What Are Our Sources of Information?

We collect information from the following sources only:

You, when you subscribe, donate, contact us, or submit forms
Payment and donation processors, solely to confirm transactions
Basic technical sources, such as IP-based location data for security and analytics

We do not receive information from:

Social media platforms
Data brokers
Advertising networks
Marketing agencies

How Do We Use the Information We Collect?

We use your information only for legitimate, limited purposes, including to:

Provide subscriptions, newsletters, and print delivery
Process payments and donations
Respond to inquiries, tips, or customer service requests
Send transactional communications (receipts, confirmations, delivery notices)
Send newsletters or updates you have opted into
Maintain internal records for accounting, tax, and audit purposes
Protect against fraud, misuse, or security threats
Comply with legal obligations

We do not use your information for behavioral advertising or profiling.

Who Do We Share Your Information With?

We share your information only when necessary and only with trusted service providers, including:

Service Providers

Stripe – for secure payment processing
Tiny News Collective – for donation processing and nonprofit support services

These providers receive only the minimum information required to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

Legal and Compliance

We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or valid legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of La Conner Community News and our community.

What We Do NOT Do

We do not sell personal information
We do not buy personal information
We do not share personal information with advertisers or marketing partners
We do not allow third parties to use your data for their own marketing purposes

Cookies and Limited Analytics

We use minimal cookies and similar technologies necessary to:

Ensure the website functions properly
Maintain security
Understand basic site usage trends (e.g., page visits, general traffic patterns)

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or cross-site tracking.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

How Can You Control Your Information?

Depending on where you live, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, including the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information (subject to legal and operational requirements)
Withdraw consent for optional communications

To make a privacy request, contact us at:
info@laconnercommunitynews.org

You may also unsubscribe from newsletters at any time by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.

How Do We Protect Your Information?

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:

Secure payment processing through trusted third parties
Limited access to personal data
Encrypted connections where appropriate

No system is 100% secure, but we take data protection seriously and continually review our practices.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide our Services
Meet legal, accounting, or tax obligations
Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

International Users

La Conner Community News is based in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date and post the revised Policy on our website.

How Can You Contact Us?

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: info@laconnercommunitynews.org
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1020 La Conner, WA 98257
Website: www.laconnercommunitynews.org