Privacy Policy for The Volusia Watch

Effective Date: September 23, 2025

At The Volusia Watch, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection and usage across our website, mobile platforms, and other digital services.

🔍 Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details when you subscribe, comment, or participate in community features.

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, device type, browser information, and IP address.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: To enhance user experience and analyze site performance.

📦 How We Use Your Information

Your data helps us:

  • Deliver personalized content and updates

  • Respond to inquiries and feedback

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (only with your consent)

🔐 Data Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

🤝 Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools (e.g., analytics providers, email platforms) that process data on our behalf. These services are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.

📬 Your Choices

You can:

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings

  • Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data

🌐 External Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

📅 Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.