Privacy Policy
This policy explains how Northstar Herald handles information collected through our website, newsletter sign-up flows, RSS and feed tools, and direct newsroom contact channels.
Information we collect
We may collect information in a few different ways depending on how you use the site.
- Information you provide directly, such as your email address when you contact us or subscribe to a newsletter.
- Technical and usage data, such as device type, browser, approximate location, referrer, and pages viewed.
- Operational data created when you interact with newsletters, RSS endpoints, or site features that rely on standard web requests.
How we use information
We use collected information to operate and improve the publication.
- To deliver and maintain the site, newsletter, and related publishing features.
- To understand readership trends, diagnose errors, and improve performance and editorial presentation.
- To respond to reader questions, correction requests, tips, and other newsroom communications.
- To help protect the site against abuse, spam, scraping, fraud, and other misuse.
Cookies and analytics
We may use cookies or similar technologies for core site operation, audience measurement, and performance monitoring. Some analytics signals may be processed by service providers acting on our behalf. Your browser settings may allow you to limit or block certain cookies, although some site features may work differently if you do.
Email, newsletters, and direct contact
If you contact the newsroom or subscribe to updates, we may keep the information you send us in order to respond, manage subscriptions, review feedback, or handle follow-up editorial issues such as correction requests.
Third-party services and links
Articles and pages may include links to third-party websites, embeds, or services. We do not control the privacy practices of those third parties, and their own terms and policies apply when you leave our site or interact with their content.
Data retention and security
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for operational, editorial, security, and legal purposes. No internet transmission or storage system is completely secure, but we aim to use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards appropriate to a digital publisher.
Your choices
You can usually stop using the site at any time, unsubscribe from newsletter emails through the link in those messages when available, and contact us if you want us to review, update, or remove information you previously submitted directly.
Children's privacy
The site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to young children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us inappropriately, contact us and we will review the request.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy as the site, newsroom operations, or legal requirements change. When we make material updates, we will post the revised policy on this page.
Contact
Privacy questions, correction requests, and general newsroom inquiries can be sent to contact@northstarherald.com. You can also review our Contact page, Editorial Policy, and Terms of Service.