Introduction
Times of San Diego is part of NEWSWELL, an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening local news outlets. We want to help communities and democracy thrive, and that starts with an informed public.
This Privacy Statement provides information about Times of San Diego’s online information gathering and dissemination practices.
In addition to the information in this Privacy Statement, Times of San Diego’s Terms of Service set forth requirements that you must follow when using Times of San Diego’s website.
We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Statement, as well as any information linked from this Privacy Statement, because we may update it from time to time.
Services Times of San Diego provides online
In addition to information and services provided by Times of San Diego, Times of San Diego may also provide connections to external services and information provided by non-Times of San Diego service providers. Services not provided by Times of San Diego may include Google Analytics, credit-card processing vendor Stripe and newsletter tool Mailchimp. Non-Times of San Diego service providers have their own privacy policies that are not covered by this Privacy Statement. Times of San Diego is not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of non-Times of San Diego service providers. We recommend you review the privacy practices and policies of all non-Times of San Diego service providers.
Information Times of San Diego collects from users and how we use it
Times of San Diego collects information you actively provide. We may also collect information about the computers, mobile devices, or other devices you use to access Times of San Diego’s website and technology network, such as IP addresses, unique device identifiers, browser types, browser languages, web pages visited, network software access, referring web pages, date, time, and duration of activity, passwords, and accounts accessed, volume of data storage and transfers, and locations of devices when connected to Times of San Diego’s website. Logs of this information may be retained. We may contract with non-Times of San Diego service providers to help us better understand users of our websites.
Times of San Diego uses information collected to provide services, to protect the security of Times of San Diego’s technology network, to support journalistic integrity, and to provide safety and security services to users of the websites, as well as to monitor, preserve, and enhance the use, functioning, and integrity of Times of San Diego’s website. Times of San Diego may also use information collected from you for analysis and statistical purposes consistent with this Privacy Statement and our Terms of Use.
Cookies
Cookies are small files that are stored on your computing devices. We use cookies to understand and save your preferences for future visits and compile aggregate data about network traffic and network interaction so that we can offer better network experiences and tools in the future. Cookies may be set by organizations other than Times of San Diego. Because the cookie policies of these third-party service providers may change over time, you should review their policies by visiting their privacy policies directly. We also use targeting and advertising cookies, which may be set by Times of San Diego or by third parties. Users may disable cookies through their individual browser options. However, if you do not accept cookies, the functionality of some portions of our websites may be reduced.
The following describes the types of cookies Times of San Diego uses on our website:
Required or strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are essential for our website to operate correctly and to provide you with requested services. For example, we may use cookies to authenticate you, so if you log on to the Times of San Diego website, we know who you are.
Functionality cookies. We use functionality cookies to enhance website features and for personalization, such as storing your preferences . Functionality cookies may be set by Times of San Diego or by third parties whose services we have added to our websites. If you do not allow these cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our websites and some website features may not work properly.
Social media cookies. Social media cookies may be set by third parties such as YouTube and Facebook to collect information about your social media usage.
Analytics cookies. Analytics cookies collect information about your use of our websites and help us improve the way they work. For example, analytics cookies identify the most frequently visited pages, record any difficulties you have, and show whether our advertising is effective. This allows us to see the overall patterns of usage, rather than the usage of a single person. We use the information to analyze the websites’ traffic.
Targeting/advertising cookies. We may use targeting/advertising cookies to create profiles and personalize content. We may use third-party products, such as Google Analytics, to market Times of San Diego’s services to you on third-party websites. For example, if you visit Times of San Diego’s website, you may see advertisements for Times of San Diego or its brands on other websites.
You can learn more about cookies and their functions generally by visiting an information website such as allaboutcookies.org.
Do not track signals. Some web browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that tells websites that users do not want to have their online activity tracked.
Alternatives to website transactions
If you prefer not to provide information to Times of San Diego through our website or technology network, you may contact Times of San Diego at news@timesofsandiego.com.
Disclosure of information
Times of San Diego does not disclose confidential information we collect online to individuals or entities not affiliated with Times of San Diego, except in the limited circumstances described below. Non-confidential information may be disclosed or distributed pursuant to federal laws and state laws. These laws and policies explain what information may be shared or disclosed. They also explain what information is protected as confidential.
Court order or public safety. Times of San Diego may be required to disclose confidential information pursuant to a valid court order or lawfully issued and served subpoena, search warrant, or other legal order. In addition, Times of San Diego may disclose confidential information to law enforcement if Times of San Diego believes that disclosure is necessary to protect Times of San Diego, to protect the health or safety of individuals, or if law enforcement believes Times of San Diego’s resources have been used in the commission of a crime.
Contractors. Times of San Diego may contract with non-Times of San Diego service providers to provide services and information. Times of San Diego may provide information to non-Times of San Diego service providers to assist Times of San Diego deliver products, information, and services. Times of San Diego requires non-Times of San Diego service providers to protect personal information on our behalf.
Security
Times of San Diego takes steps to ensure that confidential information collected online is secure. These steps include: ongoing education; using tools in an effort to restrict unauthorized access, viruses, phishing, and hacking attempts; and monitoring activity to identify potential system threats. Times of San Diego routinely assesses and enhances tools and processes available to strengthen our online security.
Contact information
If you believe Times of San Diego has not adhered to this Privacy Statement, please contact Times of San Diego’s privacy team at news@timesofsandiego.com. Times of San Diego will use reasonable efforts to address your concerns; although there may be circumstances where we cannot assist.
If you have any other questions, contact Times of San Diego at news@timesofsandiego.com or NEWSWELL at info@asunewswell.org.
Changes
We will publish on our website any changes we make to this Privacy Statement.
Effective: 06.21.2024
Revised: 10.16.2024