Privacy Policy
My Parkland News
A Publication of Leadbelt Operating LLC
Effective Date: November 8, 2026
Website: https://MyParklandNews.com
1. Introduction
My Parkland News (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independent digital news publication owned and operated by Leadbelt Operating LLC, a Missouri limited liability company.
We respect the privacy of our readers, contributors, advertisers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information through MyParklandNews.com and our related digital services.
This policy applies to our website, newsletters, online forms, and official mobile applications, when available.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our services, including:
- Your name, email address, and telephone number.
- Information submitted through contact forms.
- News tips, photographs, videos, and documents.
- Requests for corrections or updates to published articles.
- Newsletter subscription information.
- Advertising inquiries and business contact details.
- Comments and other user-submitted content.
You are not required to provide personal information to access publicly available news articles.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, our systems and third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
- IP address and approximate geographic location.
- Browser type, operating system, and device information.
- Pages viewed and links clicked.
- Date, time, and duration of visits.
- Referring websites and search engines.
- Cookies and similar identifiers.
This information may be used for website operation, analytics, security, and advertising.
3. How We Use Your Information
My Parkland News may use collected information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
- Deliver local news and community information.
- Respond to reader questions and correspondence.
- Review and investigate news tips.
- Process correction requests.
- Send newsletters and requested notifications.
- Analyze website traffic and readership trends.
- Display and measure advertising.
- Protect our website against spam, fraud, and unauthorized access.
- Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations.
We do not use information submitted privately to our newsroom for unrelated marketing purposes without appropriate authorization.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
My Parkland News may use cookies, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to provide website functionality and analyze visitor activity.
Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, and measure usage.
Cookies used on our website may include:
Essential Cookies: Support basic website functionality, security, and administration.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website traffic, visitor behavior, and content performance.
Advertising Cookies: May be used by advertising partners to measure advertisements and deliver relevant advertising.
Third-Party Cookies: May be placed by embedded videos, social media features, or other outside services.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function properly if certain cookies are disabled.
Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate consent or opt-out mechanisms.
5. Website Analytics
We may use Google Analytics or similar analytics services to evaluate website traffic and performance.
These services may collect technical information about website visits, including device information, approximate location, and browsing activity.
Analytics information helps us understand which articles are being read, improve website navigation, and identify technical problems.
For more information about Google’s privacy practices, visit:
6. Advertising and Sponsored Content
My Parkland News may generate revenue through advertising, including advertisements purchased directly by local businesses and advertising served through third-party networks.
Third-party advertising providers, including Google advertising services if enabled, may use cookies or similar technologies to measure advertising performance and provide personalized or non-personalized advertisements.
These providers may collect information about your interactions with advertisements and websites, subject to their respective privacy policies.
We do not provide advertisers with private newsroom submissions or personal contact information collected through our contact forms solely because they purchase advertising.
You may manage certain Google advertising preferences at:
7. News Tips and Confidentiality
My Parkland News encourages readers to submit news tips, photographs, documents, and information concerning matters of public interest.
Information submitted to our newsroom may be used to investigate, verify, or develop news coverage.
We may contact individuals who submit information for clarification or additional details.
Submitting information does not automatically establish a confidential-source agreement.
If you wish to remain anonymous or request confidential treatment, please communicate that request before providing sensitive information.
Although we respect legitimate confidentiality concerns, we cannot guarantee absolute anonymity or protection from legally required disclosure.
8. Public Records and News Reporting
As a news organization, My Parkland News may collect, review, and publish information obtained from lawful sources, including public records, court documents, government agencies, law enforcement reports, and official announcements.
Published information may include names, photographs, criminal charges, arrest records, court proceedings, and other information relevant to matters of public interest.
Our editorial use of lawfully obtained information is separate from information collected through website analytics, advertising, and reader registration.
Requests for factual corrections or updates may be submitted to NewsRoom@MyParklandNews.com.
Requests to remove published information are reviewed individually. Submission of a removal request does not guarantee removal of accurate, lawfully published reporting.
9. Comments and User-Generated Content
If My Parkland News enables reader comments or other public submissions, information you choose to post may become publicly accessible.
Users should avoid posting sensitive personal information in public comment sections.
We may moderate, edit, restrict, or remove comments that violate our website policies or applicable law.
Third parties may be able to view, copy, or share information that users voluntarily make public.
10. Email Newsletters and Communications
Readers may subscribe to email newsletters, breaking news updates, and other communications.
We may collect your email address and subscription preferences to provide these services.
You may unsubscribe from promotional or newsletter communications at any time using the unsubscribe link in applicable messages or by contacting us.
We do not sell newsletter subscriber email lists to unrelated third-party marketers.
11. Sharing Information with Third Parties
We may share information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our services.
These may include website hosting providers, email delivery platforms, analytics services, advertising networks, security providers, and technical support contractors.
We may also disclose information:
- When required by applicable law, court order, or valid legal process.
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of our organization, users, or others.
- In connection with a lawful business sale, merger, or restructuring.
- With your consent or at your direction.
We may share aggregated or deidentified website statistics with advertisers and business partners.
12. Data Security
We take reasonable measures designed to protect information collected through our website against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, and disclosure.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through our website, email, or other online services.
13. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate our services, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and maintain appropriate business and editorial records.
Retention periods may vary based on the nature of the information.
Certain information may be retained for legitimate journalistic, legal, archival, or security purposes.
14. Children’s Privacy
My Parkland News is a general-interest news publication and is not directed toward children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13 without any consent required by applicable law.
If we discover that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate action.
Parents or guardians may contact our newsroom regarding concerns involving children’s information.
15. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning personal information we maintain about you.
These may include requesting access to certain information, correction of inaccurate information, deletion of eligible information, or opting out of certain data-processing activities.
You may also manage browser cookies, adjust advertising preferences, and unsubscribe from newsletters.
Requests may be sent to NewsRoom@MyParklandNews.com.
We will review requests in accordance with applicable law, including any exceptions relating to journalism, public records, legal compliance, and freedom of expression.
16. Third-Party Websites and Social Media
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including government agencies, advertisers, social media platforms, and other news sources.
We may also embed content from services such as Facebook, YouTube, or other platforms.
These third parties may collect information independently and operate under their own privacy policies.
My Parkland News is not responsible for the privacy practices of websites or services we do not control.
17. Mobile Applications
My Parkland News may offer official mobile applications for Apple and Android devices.
These applications may provide breaking news alerts, local news coverage, and other digital features.
Depending on the features offered, our applications may process device identifiers, application usage information, notification preferences, and information you voluntarily provide.
Push notifications may be managed through your device settings.
If future application features require access to precise location, photographs, or other device permissions, appropriate disclosures and permission requests will be provided.
Additional privacy notices may apply to specific application features.
18. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our operations, website features, technology, or applicable laws.
Changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
Where required by law, additional notice or consent will be provided.
19. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
My Parkland News
A Publication of Leadbelt Operating LLC
Missouri, United States
Email: NewsRoom@MyParklandNews.com
Website: https://MyParklandNews.com