Effective Date: 6/4/2025
Last Updated: 6/4/2025

At Urban Journal News (“we”, “us”, or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy and Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website Urbanjournalnews.com.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.


1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, etc., when you subscribe, comment, or contact us.

Non-Personal Information: Browser type, IP address, device type, referring site, and site interaction data.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies: See Section 5 for details.


2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Provide and maintain our website

Deliver personalized content and recommendations

Send newsletters or notifications (if you opt in)

Monitor and analyze usage patterns

Respond to inquiries and comments

Comply with legal obligations

 

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: For web hosting, analytics, newsletter management, and customer service.

Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

Advertising Partners: See Section 6 on third-party cookies.


4. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. These include:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality

Performance Cookies: For analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and settings

Advertising Cookies: For delivering personalized ads

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

How to Manage Cookies:

You can usually set your browser to refuse all or some cookies. Visit www.aboutcookies.org for more information.


6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services like:

Google Analytics: To understand user interaction

Newsletter Providers (e.g., Mailchimp)

Ad Networks (e.g., Google AdSense)

These services may use cookies and collect user data in accordance with their own privacy policies.


7. Your Rights (if applicable)

Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., EU GDPR, California CCPA), you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information

Object to or restrict processing

Withdraw consent at any time

File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at: Adminrd@urbanjournalnews.com


8. Security of Your Information

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.


9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 (or other age as required by local laws). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date.


11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our data practices, contact:

Urban Journal News
Adminrd@urbanjournalnews.com
Address: PO Box 60487, Nashville TN  37206