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Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Camden Tribune ("we," "our," or "us") operates camdentribune.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you visit our Site or interact with our content and services.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information you voluntarily submit, including:

  • Name, email address, and contact details when you submit tips, letters to the editor, press releases, or contact forms
  • Information submitted through our Electronic Media Consent system at camdentribune.com/media-consent
  • Comments or feedback submitted on articles
  • Subscription or newsletter sign-up information

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:

  • IP address and general geographic location
  • Browser type, operating system, and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral URLs
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

  • Publish and operate our news site and editorial services
  • Respond to tips, inquiries, and media consent submissions
  • Send newsletters or editorial updates (only if you opt in)
  • Analyze Site traffic and improve user experience
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations
  • Verify identity in connection with media consent or source agreements

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. MEDIA CONSENT AND SOURCE INFORMATION

Camden Tribune operates an Electronic Media Consent system. If you submit a media consent form or provide information as a source or interview subject, that information is handled under the terms disclosed at the time of submission. Source confidentiality is a core editorial principle of Camden Tribune. We protect the identity of confidential sources to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING

Our Site may use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Site functionality
  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics or equivalent)
  • Remembering user preferences

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Site features.

5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Camden Tribune may use third-party services including but not limited to:

  • Ghost – Site publishing, membership, and newsletter platform
  • Google Analytics – Website traffic analytics
  • Social Media Platforms – Content sharing to platforms such as X (@CamdenTribuneNC) and Facebook
  • Email Service Providers – For newsletter delivery, if applicable

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them independently.

6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

7. LINKS TO EXTERNAL SITES

Our articles and pages may contain links to external websites, including government agencies, court records, and public documents. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

8. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy or as required by applicable law. Tip submissions and source-related records are retained in accordance with our editorial policies.

9. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access or correct personal information we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to journalistic, legal, or public interest exceptions)
  • Opt out of newsletter or email communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" or contacting us directly

10. NORTH CAROLINA RESIDENTS

Camden Tribune operates under the laws of the State of North Carolina. To the extent the North Carolina Consumer Protection Act or similar statutes apply to your interaction with our Site, you may contact us to exercise applicable rights.

11. JOURNALISTIC PURPOSE AND PUBLIC INTEREST

Camden Tribune is an independent local news organization. Certain privacy exceptions under applicable law apply to journalism conducted in the public interest. Information gathered in the course of legitimate newsgathering — including public records, court documents, government proceedings, and on-the-record sources — may be published in accordance with our editorial standards regardless of individual requests to suppress.

12. SECURITY

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

14. CONTACT US

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

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