Tulsa Sun (tulsasun.com) Effective Date: January 1, 2025 Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Tulsa Sun. This Privacy Policy explains how Tulsa Sun (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit tulsasun.com (the “Site”). We’ve written this in plain language because we think you deserve to understand it without needing a law degree.
If you have questions about anything here, you can reach us at info@tulsasun.com.
What Information We Collect
Information you give us directly. If you contact us through our contact form or by email, we collect the information you choose to provide – your name, email address, and the content of your message. We only use this to respond to you.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, Tulsa Sun collects some information automatically when you visit. This includes:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- The pages you visit on our Site and how long you spend on them
- Referring URLs (the page you came from before visiting ours)
- Date and time of your visit
This information is collected in aggregate and is used to understand how our content is being used so we can improve it. It is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies and similar technologies. Tulsa Sun uses cookies – small text files stored on your device – to help the Site function properly and to analyze traffic patterns. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being sent. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function as intended.
We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that set their own cookies. These tools help us understand aggregate visitor behavior on the Site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to messages and inquiries sent through our contact form or email
- Analyze how visitors use the Site so we can improve our guides and content
- Monitor and maintain the security and performance of the Site
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information. We do not rent it. We do not trade it. The information you share with Tulsa Sun stays with Tulsa Sun, except as described in the section below.
When We Share Information
We don’t sell or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. There are limited circumstances where information may be shared:
Service providers. We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate the Site – for example, hosting providers or analytics platforms. These providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services for us and are required to keep it confidential.
Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Tulsa Sun, our users, or others.
Business transfers. If Tulsa Sun is acquired or merged with another entity, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to other websites – local businesses, contractors, government resources, and other sources we reference in our guides. This Privacy Policy applies only to tulsasun.com. When you follow a link to another site, that site’s own privacy policy applies. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Advertising and Affiliate Links
Some pages on Tulsa Sun may contain affiliate links or paid advertising placements. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. We disclose affiliate relationships in our content. Advertisers do not have access to your personal information through our Site.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use Tulsa Sun. Google Analytics collects information about your visit using cookies. The information generated – including your IP address – is transmitted to Google. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Children’s Privacy
Tulsa Sun is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us at info@tulsasun.com and we will delete it promptly.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect from loss, theft, and unauthorized access. That said, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and we encourage you to be thoughtful about what personal information you share online.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have
- Opt out of any marketing communications (we don’t currently send marketing emails, but if that changes, you’ll always have a clear way to unsubscribe)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@tulsasun.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. If we make material changes, we’ll make a reasonable effort to notify you – such as by posting a notice on the Site. Your continued use of tulsasun.com after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Tulsa Sun handles your information, please contact us:
Email: info@tulsasun.com
We’re a small local team and we take your questions seriously. We’ll respond within a reasonable time.