Effective Date: August 1, 2024
At SJCitizen.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our visitors’ personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.
Information We Collect
We collect Information when you interact with our Services online or offline. In general, the Information we collect is either (a) provided by you, (b) collected by us when you use our Services, or (c) given to us by third parties. Where required by law, we get your consent to collect this Information. This Information includes:
- Account and Contact Information: Name, phone number, postal address, email address, username, password, age, or birth date.
- Payment, Purchase and Account Information: Credit, debit, or other payment card information and Information about your subscription, account, purchases, or discounts.
- Demographic Information: In limited cases, physical or mental health, race, or ethnicity, religious or philosophical beliefs, sex life, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
- Location Information: Coarse location (i.e., Information derived from device information associated with your IP address, city, or country code, or address) or precise location for limited services and/or region-specific offerings.
- Device and Other Technical Information: Information about your hardware, operating system, browser type, browser settings, your mobile carrier or Internet Service Provider, and unique identifiers associated with your device, including IP address.
- Photos, Videos, or Audio Information: Images or recordings from your device or that you otherwise post or submit to us or photos or recordings of you from live experiences or events.
- Usage and Viewing Information: Films, articles, and events that you view, webpages, apps, and ads you see and interact with, as well as the accounts you link together, including recordings of your interactions with our Services.
- Social Media Information: Information about your social media engagement and interaction with social media sites.
- Other Information You Provide: Information you provide when you use our Services or participate in our events, surveys, or promotions or when you interact with us or others on our channels, pages, and accounts on social media and other companies’ platforms.
What Are Our Sources of Information?
In addition to the Information we collect from you directly, St. Johns Citizen may receive Information about you from various sources, including other individuals and third-party businesses. For instance, we may receive Information from the following sources:
- Friends and Other People: We may receive Information from people you know, such as when a friend invites you to participate in an offering or recommends our services.
- Companies You Direct to Disclose Information: We receive the Information you ask other companies to provide to us for authentication and personalization, to receive access to our content, or to participate in special events.
- Linked Sites and Tools: We may receive Information from websites and tools offered by companies that are not affiliated with us but that are linked to or integrated into our Services.
- Publicly Available Sources: In limited cases, we may obtain Information from publicly available sources.
- Service Providers: We may receive Information from our service providers and other technology partners we work with.
- Advertising and Marketing Partners: We work with advertising and marketing partners to personalize and measure the performance of ads or campaigns.
- Joint Venture, Promotional, or Strategic Partners: When we partner with other companies, we may receive Information from them.
How Do We Use the Information We Collect?
St. Johns Citizen uses your Information to provide you with our range of Services. We use Information only as permitted or required by law and as described in this privacy policy or otherwise disclosed at the time of collection.
- Provide Services: We use your Information to provide our wide range of Services that you request, view, or otherwise engage with.
- Improve our Services: We may analyze your information to develop, maintain, analyze, optimize, and improve our Services.
- Communications: We may send you communications about your account, offers, contests, surveys, or to request feedback.
- Advertising and Marketing: We promote our brands and offerings by publishing advertising on our own Services and by placing ads on third parties’ services.
- Operate our Business: We use Information to support our internal business functions, including finance, accounting, and audit.
- Safety, Security, Fraud Prevention: We may use your Information to enhance the safety and security of our Services.
- Comply with Law: We may use your Information to comply with applicable law.
- With Your Consent: We may use your Information with your consent for other purposes described at the point of collection.
Who Do We Disclose Your Information To?
St. Johns Citizen may disclose Information to:
- Service Providers: We hire vendors and other companies to perform services for us.
- Affiliates: We may disclose Information to our Affiliates in connection with the uses of your Information set out in this Privacy Policy.
- Business Partners and Third Parties: We may disclose Information to business partners and third parties for their own purposes.
- Sponsors, Co-promotions, and Branded Programs: We may offer content or programs that are sponsored by or co-branded with third parties.
- Advertising and Marketing Companies: We may disclose Information to advertisers, ad agencies, and other companies to provide advertising to you.
- Legal and Law Enforcement Purposes: We may disclose Information in response to legal processes or to protect the rights and safety of others.
- Change of Control: We may transfer Information in the event of a business transaction.
What Do You Need to Know About Cookies and Other Identifiers?
A cookie or other tracking technology is a small piece of script or code that is stored on your browser or device. St. Johns Citizen uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Services.
How Can You Control Your Information?
There are tools and options you can use to help control how your Information is collected, used, and disclosed.
- Individual Rights: Depending on the country where you are based, you may request access, deletion, restriction, or other rights regarding your Information.
- Marketing Communications: If you would like to stop receiving marketing communications from us, follow the unsubscribe instructions provided.
- Targeted Advertising: To opt-out of targeted advertising, please visit relevant opt-out resources.
How Do We Protect Your Information?
St. Johns Citizen has implemented administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your Information.
US State Supplement
Some US states require us to inform their residents about additional privacy information and rights. Please visit our US State Supplement page for additional information.
International Transfers
St. Johns Citizen is an international business, and sometimes your Information may be transferred to countries outside the country where you are located.
What Happens If We Change or Revise This Policy?
From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy and post the updated Policy here. We encourage you to periodically check back and review this Policy so that you always know our current privacy practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
St. Johns Citizen Email: newsdesk@sjcitizen.com Phone: 904.228.5885
