Huntington Beach Today - Privacy Policy

**Effective Date:** November 2, 2024

**Huntington Beach Today** values your privacy and is committed to transparency about our data handling practices. This Privacy Policy outlines our approach to collecting, using, and protecting visitor data. By accessing this website, you agree to the practices described below.

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**1. Information We Collect Using Matomo Analytics**  
We use Matomo Analytics to collect non-personally identifiable information about visitor interactions with our site. This includes data such as:
  - Pages visited
  - Duration of visits
  - Referring pages or links
  - Basic geographic location (e.g., city or region)
  - Device and browser information

This information helps us understand user engagement and improve our site’s functionality and content. Matomo Analytics operates with privacy in mind and complies with GDPR and other privacy regulations.

**2. Data Anonymization**  
To protect your privacy, all data collected via Matomo is anonymized. No personally identifiable information (PII) is collected or stored through our analytics.

**3. No Sharing or Selling of User Data**  
We do not share, sell, or rent user data to any third parties. All data collected is solely for our internal use to enhance our website and ensure a better user experience.

**4. No Use of Third-Party Tracking**  
We do not use third-party tracking technologies or advertising networks. Matomo Analytics is self-hosted and controlled solely by Huntington Beach Today.

**5. Third-Party Links**  
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.

**6. Changes to This Privacy Policy**  
We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

**7. Contact Information**  
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [Contact Email/Contact Form Link].

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**Last Updated:** November 2, 2024

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