Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 2, 2026
The Roanoke Beacon (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website roanokebeacon.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is collected and used.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Information You Provide
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Name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to newsletters or contacting us)
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Information submitted through forms (such as event submissions or comments)
b. Automatically Collected Information
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IP address
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Browser type and device information
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
This data is typically collected through cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide and improve our website and content
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Send newsletters or updates (if you subscribe)
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Review and publish submitted content (such as events)
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Respond to inquiries
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Analyze website traffic and usage
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
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Ensure the website functions properly
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Understand how users interact with our site
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Support local advertising that helps fund our journalism
You may control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, please see our Cookie Notice.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your data under the following legal bases:
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Your consent (e.g., subscribing to newsletters)
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Our legitimate interests (e.g., improving our services and website)
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Compliance with legal obligations
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information with:
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Service providers (e.g., analytics tools, email platforms)
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Advertising partners (for relevant local advertising)
These parties are required to handle your data responsibly.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:
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Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
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Comply with legal obligations
7. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the EU, you have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Request correction or deletion
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Restrict or object to processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Request data portability
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no system is completely secure. Use the website at your own discretion.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
The Roanoke Beacon
Email: editor@roanokebeacon.com
Phone: (252) 793-2123