Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Here’s exactly how Texas News International handles your information.
1. Introduction
Texas News International LLC (“TNI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website texasnewsinternational.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of every person who visits or interacts with our Site. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and the choices available to you.
By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter, sign up for a TNI membership, or submit a contact form. Providing your email is voluntary.
- Contact form data — your name, email address, and the message you submit. This data is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
- Usage and analytics data — we use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors interact with the Site, including pages visited, time on page, referring URLs, browser type, and general geographic region. This data does not personally identify you.
- Cookies and similar technologies — described in detail in Section 4 below.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as government ID numbers, financial account details (other than through our secure payment processor), or health data.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you TNI newsletters, episode alerts, and editorial updates if you have subscribed.
- To respond to inquiries or story tips you submit through our contact form.
- To process and manage your membership subscription.
- To analyze aggregate usage patterns in order to improve the Site’s content and performance.
- To comply with legal obligations.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party marketers.
4. Cookies and Tracking
The Site uses cookies — small text files stored in your browser — to improve your experience and gather analytics. The types of cookies we use include:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help the Site function correctly during your visit.
- Analytics cookies — set by Google Analytics to track aggregate usage statistics. These cookies collect anonymized data and do not personally identify you. Google’s data practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
5. Third-Party Services
We embed and link to third-party services that may collect their own data when you interact with them:
- YouTube — we embed YouTube video players on the Site. YouTube (operated by Google) may set cookies and collect usage data when you watch embedded videos. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts — we load typefaces from Google Fonts. Google may log your IP address as part of serving these font files. See Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Payment processor — membership subscription payments are handled by a PCI-compliant third-party payment processor. TNI does not store your full payment card details on our servers.
- Email platform — we use a third-party email service provider to deliver newsletters. Your email address is stored with that provider under a data processing agreement.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their policies independently.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:
- Newsletter subscribers’ email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months to allow for follow-up, then deleted.
- Analytics data is retained in anonymized, aggregated form indefinitely.
- Membership account data is retained for the life of the account and up to 7 years thereafter as required by applicable law.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
- Opt out of emails — every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You may click it at any time to stop receiving communications from us.
- Request access or correction — you may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion — you may request that we delete your personal information. We will fulfill such requests promptly, subject to any legal retention obligations.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at press@texasnewsinternational.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us:
Texas News International LLC
Texas, USA
Email: press@texasnewsinternational.com