Privacy Policy

Our County Today ("Our County Today," "we," "us," or "our"), operated by Audience AI, provides local news, events, deals, and community updates, along with our rewards card and email communications. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website you agree to the practices described here.

Information we collect

We collect information you provide to us directly — for example, when you sign up for our newsletter, request a rewards card, redeem an offer, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, postal or ZIP code, and the contents of your messages.

We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, such as your device and browser type, IP address, approximate location, pages viewed, and how you interact with our content. We collect this information using cookies and similar technologies (described below), and we may combine it with information provided by our data partners.

Third-party identity resolution

We use third-party identity resolution technology to help us recognize visitors to our website. If you are identified through this technology, your contact information — including your email address — may be added to our marketing list, and you may receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send.

How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send our newsletter, local news, events, and community updates.
• Share offers, promotions, deals, and rewards-related messages.
• Operate and personalize the content and offers you see.
• Respond to your questions and provide support.
• Measure and improve our website, communications, and services.
• Protect against fraud and comply with our legal obligations.

Email communications and how to opt out

We may send you marketing and informational emails, including messages sent to email addresses identified through the technologies described above. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us at privacy@ourcountytoday.org. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you transactional or service-related messages.

Cookies and tracking technologies

We and our partners use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to operate the site, remember your preferences, understand how our content performs, and recognize returning visitors. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect how parts of the site work.

How we share information

We share information with service providers and vendors who help us operate our website, send communications, and provide identity resolution and analytics on our behalf. We may also share information with local businesses and partners in connection with offers and rewards you engage with, and when required to comply with the law or protect our rights. We do not sell mobile phone numbers, and we do not share mobile opt-in information with third parties for their own marketing.

Your choices and California privacy rights

When you visit or log in to our website, cookies and similar technologies may be used by our online data partners or vendors to associate these activities with other personal information they or others have about you, including by association with your email address. We (or service providers on our behalf) may then send communications and marketing to these email addresses. You may opt out of receiving this advertising by visiting https://app.retention.com/optout.

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete it, or to opt out of certain uses. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@ourcountytoday.org.

Children's privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "last updated" date above. Your continued use of the website after an update means you accept the revised policy.

Contact us

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at privacy@ourcountytoday.org. You can also reach us through our contact page.