Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 21, 2018

At The Dallas Telegraph (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit www.dallastelegraph.com (the “Service”).

By using our Service, you agree to the practices described here. Unless otherwise defined, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, available at www.dallastelegraph.com.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

When you interact with our Service, we may ask for information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”), including but not limited to:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Cookies and usage data

Usage Data

We may automatically collect details about how you access and use our Service, such as:

• IP address, browser type, and version
• Pages visited and time spent on them
• Device identifiers and diagnostic information

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, tags, and scripts to analyze traffic, improve functionality, and enhance user experience.

• Session Cookies – to operate our Service
• Preference Cookies – to remember settings
• Security Cookies – to protect your data

You can choose to disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Service may not function properly.

Your Right to Request Data Removal

You may request deletion of your personal information (“Right to be Forgotten”) when it is no longer needed for its original purpose.

To submit a removal request, contact us via our Contact Page
and include:

• The specific data to be removed (e.g., name, email, phone number, company name, website, or digital ID)
• For published content: the article link or ID number

We may request proof of ownership or legal representation before processing your request. Please allow up to 10 business days for completion once sufficient details are provided.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and improve our Service
• Notify you of updates or changes
• Enable participation in interactive features
• Deliver customer support
• Monitor site performance and resolve technical issues
• Prevent misuse and ensure security

Data Transfers

Your information may be processed outside your region, including in the United States. By submitting your data, you consent to this transfer and acknowledge that local privacy laws may differ. We take all reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in line with this Policy.

Disclosure of Data

We may disclose your information if required to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect the rights or property of The Dallas Telegraph
• Investigate potential misuse or illegal activity
• Safeguard the safety of our users or the public
• Defend against legal liability

Security of Data

We take your privacy seriously and use commercially acceptable measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may work with trusted third parties to help us deliver the Service (e.g., analytics, hosting, or customer support). These providers have access to your data only for necessary tasks and are prohibited from using it for other purposes.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand traffic and usage patterns. Google may share this data across its network and use it to personalize advertising. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Learn more here: Google Privacy & Terms.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed at individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to remove it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with the revised effective date. In significant cases, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Contact Form: www.dallastelegraph.com/contact