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Privacy and Ethics Policy

Last Updated: August 21, 2026

ETHICS POLICY

The Post News Group editorial team follows the code of ethics as spelled out by the Society of Professional Journalists:  taking responsibility for accuracy, never plagiarizing, providing context and attribution, identifying sources, seeking responses from subjects of news coverage, giving voice to the voiceless, supporting open and civil exchange, serving as watchdogs over public affairs and government and labeling advocacy and commentary. 

PRIVACY POLICY

Post News Group (“Post News Group,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you visit https://postnewsgroup.com and any related websites, mobile services, newsletters, applications, social media pages, or digital services (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information directly from you, automatically from your use of our Services, and from third parties.

Information You Provide

We may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Phone number
  • Account credentials
  • Payment and billing information
  • Subscription information
  • Communications with us
  • Survey responses
  • Contest, event, or promotion entries
  • Comments, reviews, and other content you submit

Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device identifiers
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Usage data
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Clickstream information
  • Approximate location derived from IP address

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use:

  • Cookies
  • Pixels
  • Web beacons
  • SDKs
  • Local storage technologies
  • Analytics tools

to operate the Services, analyze performance, personalize content, and support advertising.

See our Cookie Notice for additional information.


HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We may use personal information to:

  • Provide and maintain our Services
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Publish and distribute content
  • Deliver newsletters and communications
  • Respond to inquiries and requests
  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze audience engagement
  • Conduct research and analytics
  • Prevent fraud and security incidents
  • Detect misuse of our Services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Market our publications, products, and services
  • Personalize content and advertising

We may also use information in aggregated or de-identified form for lawful business purposes.


LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING

Where applicable, we process personal information based on:

  • Your consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate business interests
  • Protection of rights and security

SHARING OF INFORMATION

We may disclose information to:

Service Providers

Companies that help us operate our Services, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Payment processors
  • Customer support providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising partners

Business Transfers

If Post News Group participates in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal Compliance

We may disclose information when required by law or when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal processes
  • Protect our rights
  • Protect public safety
  • Investigate fraud
  • Enforce our policies

With Your Consent

We may share information for other purposes when you direct us or provide consent.


ADVERTISING AND ANALYTICS

We may work with advertising and analytics partners, including companies that collect information through cookies and similar technologies.

These partners may use information collected over time and across websites to:

  • Measure advertising effectiveness
  • Deliver relevant advertising
  • Analyze audience behavior
  • Improve services

Depending upon your jurisdiction, you may have the right to opt out of targeted advertising or sharing of personal information.


YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

You may:

  • Update account information
  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails
  • Adjust browser cookie settings
  • Use available privacy controls
  • Request deletion of certain information
  • Request access to your information

Please note that disabling cookies may affect functionality of the Services.


CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), including the rights to: [oag.ca.gov], [cppa.ca.gov]

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Access personal information we maintain
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Delete personal information, subject to exceptions
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
  • Limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information where applicable
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights [oag.ca.gov], [cppa.ca.gov]

To exercise applicable privacy rights, contact us using the information below.

We will verify requests as required by law and respond within applicable timeframes. [cppa.ca.gov], [oag.ca.gov]


OTHER STATE PRIVACY RIGHTS

Residents of certain states may have privacy rights under applicable laws, including rights to:

  • Access personal information
  • Correct inaccuracies
  • Delete information
  • Obtain a portable copy of information
  • Opt out of targeted advertising
  • Opt out of certain profiling activities

We will honor requests as required by applicable law.


DATA SECURITY

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide Services
  • Maintain business records
  • Resolve disputes
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce agreements

Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal requirements.


CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has submitted information may contact us.


THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Services may contain links to websites and services operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those third parties.


INTERNATIONAL USERS

If you access our Services from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.


CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

When changes are made, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. Material changes may be communicated through our website or other appropriate means.

Continued use of the Services following an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.


CONTACT US

Post News Group

Website: https://postnewsgroup.com
Tel: (510) 287-8200
Fax:: (510) 287-8247
Email: ads@postnewsgroup.com

Mailing Address:

Post News Group
360 14th Street
Lower Level
Oakland, CA  94612

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