Privacy Policy

1. Scope and acceptance

This Privacy Policy applies to Wisconsin Gazette and the information handled through this website. By continuing to use the site, you acknowledge the practices described here. If you do not agree with this policy, you may stop using the site.

This policy does not govern websites operated by other organizations, even when an article or page links to them.

2. Information we collect

We may receive limited information that you provide directly, such as your name, email address and the contents of a message when you contact us. Please do not send sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your request.

Technical information

When you visit, standard server records may contain technical details such as the time of a request, the page requested, browser type, device type and an abbreviated or complete internet protocol address. This information may be used to deliver pages, diagnose errors and protect the site.

3. How information is used

Information may be used to:

• respond to questions, corrections and other messages;
• operate, maintain and troubleshoot the website;
• protect the website and its readers from misuse or security threats;
• understand general site performance and improve accessibility; and
• meet legal obligations.

We do not use information submitted through the contact channel to send unrelated promotional messages.

4. When information may be disclosed

Information may be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law or a valid legal process; protect the rights, safety or property of Wisconsin Gazette, its readers or the public; investigate misuse; or support technical operations through service providers acting on our instructions.

We do not represent that a message can remain confidential when disclosure is required by law.

5. Your choices

You may contact us to ask about personal information you previously submitted, request a correction or ask that it be deleted. We will evaluate requests in light of applicable law, operational needs and records that must be preserved for security or legal reasons.

You can also manage browser storage through your browser controls. Restricting storage may affect the operation of certain site functions.

6. Links to other websites

Wisconsin Gazette articles may link to external sources for context or documentation. Those websites have their own privacy practices, which may differ from ours. Review the privacy notice of any external site before providing personal information.

7. Security and retention

We use reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to reduce the risk of loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or alteration. No internet transmission or storage method can be guaranteed completely secure.

Information is retained only for as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was received, website security, recordkeeping or legal compliance. Retention periods vary according to the type and purpose of the record.

8. Changes to this policy

Wisconsin Gazette may revise this policy when website practices or legal requirements change. The revision date at the top of the page identifies the latest version. Continued use of the website after an update means the revised policy applies to subsequent activity.