GoGary (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at [Insert Website URL] (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
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Sign up for our newsletter
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Submit a story or media contribution
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Contact us through a form or email
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Comment on or share content
This may include:
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Your name
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Email address
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Phone number (optional)
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City and state (optional)
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Story submissions, media files, or other materials
b. Automatically Collected Information
We may also collect non-personal information automatically, such as:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device type
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Pages you visit and the time you spend on the site
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Referral source
This information helps us understand how visitors use the site and how we can improve the user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Communicate with you about GoGary news, updates, or submission status
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Respond to your inquiries or requests
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Evaluate and publish story submissions
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Improve the content, functionality, and security of the site
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Maintain a record of contributors and communications
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information with:
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Trusted service providers (e.g., email newsletter platforms, form processors)
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Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights
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Partners or affiliates involved in site operations or content curation—only when necessary and with safeguards in place
We do not allow third-party advertising networks to collect personal information through our Site.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time. Note that some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
5. Newsletter & Email Communications
If you sign up for our newsletter or submit a story, we may send you occasional emails about GoGary content, announcements, or engagement opportunities. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of our emails.
6. How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no online platform is 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge this risk and agree not to hold us liable for security breaches beyond our control.
7. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
GoGary is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
9. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
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Access, update, or delete your personal information
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Withdraw your consent to receive communications
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Request a copy of the data we hold about you
To exercise any of these rights, please email us at [Insert Contact Email].
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at: