Effective Date: October 21, 2025
At The JuicePress, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with the utmost care and respect. As a student-run newspaper dedicated to delivering timely, insightful journalism to our campus community, we value transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your data. This Privacy Policy explains our practices and applies to visitors, subscribers, and users of our website (thejuicepress.com) and related services, including our newsletter.
By using our website or subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site or provide us with your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and enhance your experience. This includes:
Personal Information You Provide
- Subscription Data: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, optionally, your first name to personalize communications. This data is used solely for delivering our newsletter via Mailchimp.
- Contact Information: If you reach out via our contact form (e.g., for tips, feedback, or inquiries), we may collect your name, email address, and message details.
- User-Generated Content: If you submit articles, comments, or other contributions, we may collect your name, email, and any details you include.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information about your interactions with our site, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This helps us understand traffic patterns and improve our content.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our site uses cookies (small text files stored on your device) for essential functions like remembering your preferences and analyzing site performance. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, political opinions) unless you voluntarily provide it in a submission, in which case it will be handled confidentially.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Deliver our newsletter and personalized updates.
- Respond to your inquiries and facilitate communications.
- Improve our website, content, and user experience (e.g., by analyzing usage trends).
- Comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas or protecting our rights.
- Send occasional non-promotional emails, like policy updates or event invitations, but only with your consent.
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information for marketing purposes.
3. Sharing Your Information
We share your information only when necessary and with trusted partners:
- Mailchimp: Newsletter subscribers’ email addresses and names are shared with Mailchimp, our email service provider, to manage subscriptions and send emails. Mailchimp is a GDPR-compliant service with robust security measures. For details on their practices, see Mailchimp’s Privacy Policy.
- Service Providers: We may share anonymized data with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor site performance. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for our specified purposes.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order, or to protect the safety of our community.
We do not share your information with third parties for their own marketing without your explicit consent.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including:
- Encryption for data in transit (e.g., HTTPS on our site).
- Secure storage practices for email lists via Mailchimp.
- Access controls to limit who can view or edit data.
While no online transmission is 100% secure, we strive to use industry-standard protections. In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your information. Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under laws like GDPR or CCPA:
- Access and Update: Request a copy of your data or correct inaccuracies by emailing us at privacy@thejuicepress.com.
- Deletion: Unsubscribe from our newsletter anytime via the link in any email, or request full deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Opt-Out: Decline cookies or marketing communications at any time.
- Do Not Sell: We do not sell your data, so no opt-out is needed.
To exercise these rights, contact us below. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have done so, we will delete it promptly. Parents or guardians can contact us to review or remove a child’s data.
7. International Data Transfers
As a U.S.-based site (operated by Juice House), your data may be stored and processed in the U.S. or via Mailchimp’s global infrastructure. We ensure transfers comply with applicable laws, including adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised version on our site with an updated effective date and notify subscribers via email if changes are material. Continued use of our site after updates means you accept the new terms.
9. Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Reach out to our Privacy Officer at:
The JuicePress
Email:juicepress@juicehouse.org
Thank you for trusting The JuicePress with your information. We’re here to inform and engage—your privacy is part of that commitment.
