Effective Date: April 21, 2025
Contact Email: info@newmellepulse.news
Primary Address: 3560 Mill Street, New Melle, MO 63365
Entity: The New Melle Pulse, a project of Native Domain, doing business as Friedens Community Center
Primary Website: ourfcc.org
1. Introduction
At The New Melle Pulse, your privacy is important to us. We are committed to transparency and protecting the data of our visitors, subscribers, and community members in alignment with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights.
2. What Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, or phone number if provided via our contact forms, mailing list signups, or event registrations.
- Usage Data: Information such as IP address, browser type, referral source, time zone, and usage patterns through cookies or analytics tools.
- Subscription Data: If you subscribe to our podcast or newsletter, we may store your preferences and email address.
- Voluntarily Provided Information: Including but not limited to community submissions, feedback, and public comments.
We do not knowingly collect or process data from children under the age of 13.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal information to:
- Provide and improve our website and podcast experience
- Communicate with you about community updates, podcast releases, or opportunities
- Understand usage trends and improve site accessibility and performance
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies & Tracking
We may use cookies, web beacons, and third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage and improve user experience.
You can disable cookies via your browser settings. A cookie banner is provided upon first visit to comply with EU cookie laws.
5. Third-Party Logos and Embedded Media
The New Melle Pulse displays logos of streaming platforms (e.g., Spotify, Apple Podcasts) solely to indicate where our podcast is available. These logos are used under fair use for informational and nominative purposes. We do not claim ownership of any third-party trademarks. If you are a rights holder and believe your logo is used improperly, please contact us at info@newmellepulse.news.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data. We may share information only with:
- Service providers acting on our behalf (e.g., email newsletter platforms)
- Government authorities if required by law
All data sharing adheres to strict confidentiality and legal standards.
8. Your Rights (EU & California Residents)
You may have the following rights:
- Access to your data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure (“Right to be forgotten”)
- Data portability
- Objection to processing or automated profiling
- Withdrawal of consent at any time
To exercise your rights, email info@newmellepulse.news.
9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption and access limitations to sensitive systems. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute data security.
10. Accessibility
This Privacy Policy is written in plain language and formatted to comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards. If you need this document in an alternate format, please email us.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect changes in law or our practices. The “Effective Date” at the top will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
info@newmellepulse.news
Native Domain (dba Friedens Community Center)
3560 Mill Street, New Melle, MO 63365