Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 14, 2026
Last Updated: November 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Townline Media LLC ("Townline Media," "Company," "we," "us," or "our") respects the privacy of visitors, readers, subscribers, advertisers, and other individuals who interact with our digital publications.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information through websites, newsletters, forms, and other digital services operated by Townline Media LLC (collectively, the "Services").

Our publications focus on local news, community events, restaurants, businesses, real estate, schools, sports, lifestyle, and other topics of public interest.

This Privacy Policy applies to Townline Media LLC publications that link to or expressly incorporate this policy, including Live Haddonfield at livehaddonfield.com.

By using our Services, you acknowledge the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. Where consent is required by applicable law, we will seek that consent separately.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our Services, we may collect the following categories of information.

A. Information You Provide

When you subscribe to a newsletter, submit an inquiry, contact our team, or interact with website features, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number, if provided
• Business name and website
• Town or geographic area of interest
• Newsletter preferences
• Information included in contact forms
• Advertising inquiries
• News tips and story submissions
• Event information and community announcements
• Correction requests
• Photographs or other materials voluntarily submitted

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information unless specifically requested through an appropriate secure process.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our websites, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages viewed
• Date and time of visits
• Referring websites
• General geographic location derived from technical information
• Website interactions and navigation patterns
• Cookie identifiers and similar technical identifiers

This information may be collected through website hosting systems, analytics platforms, cookies, and other technologies.

C. Newsletter Engagement Information

If you subscribe to our newsletters, our email service providers may collect information such as:

• Subscription date
• Newsletter preferences
• Email delivery status
• Email opens, where tracking is enabled and technically available
• Link clicks
• Unsubscribe activity
• General engagement history

We may use this information to improve newsletter content, understand reader interests, and manage subscriptions.

Email open tracking may be affected by privacy protections implemented by email providers.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

Website Operations

• Operating and maintaining our publications
• Delivering website content
• Improving website functionality and performance
• Identifying technical problems
• Protecting against unauthorized access and abuse

Newsletters and Communications

• Delivering newsletters requested by subscribers
• Sending community updates
• Responding to inquiries
• Managing subscription preferences
• Communicating relevant service information

Content and Editorial Operations

• Reviewing submitted news tips
• Processing event announcements
• Responding to correction requests
• Verifying information submitted for publication
• Communicating with sources and contributors

Analytics and Improvement

• Understanding website traffic
• Evaluating content performance
• Identifying popular topics
• Improving navigation and reader experience
• Analyzing aggregate audience engagement

Advertising and Business Operations

• Responding to advertising inquiries
• Managing advertiser relationships
• Measuring advertising performance
• Providing advertising services, where applicable
• Understanding general audience interests

Legal and Security Purposes

• Complying with applicable legal obligations
• Protecting our legal rights
• Investigating suspected fraud or misuse
• Maintaining appropriate business records

We process personal information only as permitted by applicable law and, where required, based on an appropriate legal basis or consent.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our websites may use cookies, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to operate the Services and understand how visitors interact with them.

These technologies may include the following categories.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These support essential website functions, such as security, navigation, session management, and storing privacy preferences.

Analytics Cookies

These may help us understand website traffic, visitor interactions, and content performance.

Functional Cookies

These may remember preferences and improve the website experience.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

If advertising technologies are enabled, these may support advertisement delivery, frequency measurement, attribution, and, where applicable, interest-based advertising.

The specific cookies and technologies used depend on the tools installed on each publication.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate consent or opt-out mechanisms.

Visitors may review available controls through the website's Cookie Preferences page.

Browser settings may also allow visitors to block or delete cookies, although doing so may affect certain website functions.

5. Newsletter Subscriptions and Email Communications

Townline Media LLC may operate newsletters for individual communities and publications.

When you subscribe, we collect the information necessary to manage and deliver the communications you request.

We may use newsletter information to:

• Deliver requested publications
• Personalize content based on stated preferences
• Improve email performance
• Manage subscription records
• Prevent duplicate or unwanted communications

We will not automatically treat a subscription to one publication as consent to receive marketing newsletters from every Townline Media LLC publication.

If we offer subscriptions to multiple publications, we will explain the applicable choices during signup or through subscriber preference controls.

Subscribers may opt out of marketing emails using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.

We will process unsubscribe requests in accordance with applicable law.

Certain nonmarketing communications, such as responses to direct inquiries or legally required notices, may still be sent when appropriate.

6. Information Sharing Across Townline Media Publications

Townline Media LLC operates or may develop multiple community-focused publications.

Certain operational systems may be shared across publications, including:

• Website hosting
• Content management
• Newsletter administration
• Security systems
• Analytics and reporting
• Advertising administration
• Customer support

Authorized personnel may access information across publications when reasonably necessary for these functions.

However, subscribing to one publication does not automatically enroll a reader in every other publication.

Any cross-publication use of personal information for marketing or audience targeting will be conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws and the choices communicated to readers.

Where required, we will provide additional disclosures, consent options, or opt-out mechanisms.

7. When We Disclose Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to the following categories of recipients, when applicable.

Service Providers

We may engage third-party providers to support:

• Website hosting and infrastructure
• Email newsletter delivery
• Analytics
• Website security
• Spam prevention
• Contact form processing
• Content management
• Advertising technology
• Technical support

These providers may process information on our behalf under applicable agreements and legal requirements.

Advertising and Analytics Partners

If enabled, certain advertising or analytics technologies may collect or receive information about website activity.

Depending on the technologies used and applicable law, some disclosures may qualify as targeted advertising, a sale of personal data, or another regulated processing activity.

Where required, we will provide appropriate disclosures and consumer choices.

Legal and Regulatory Requests

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, lawful legal process, or enforceable government requests.

Business Transactions

Information may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, or sale of business assets, subject to applicable law.

With Your Direction

We may disclose information when you request or authorize us to do so.

We do not publish private contact-form submissions merely because they have been submitted to us. Information voluntarily provided for publication, however, may be published consistent with the purpose of the submission and any applicable permissions.

8. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Systems

Townline Media LLC may use artificial intelligence and automated technologies to support editorial, administrative, customer service, and website operations.

These systems may assist with:

• Research and content organization
• Drafting and editing articles
• Processing community submissions
• Categorizing inquiries
• Analyzing aggregate website performance
• Managing routine administrative tasks

When personal information is processed through AI-assisted tools, we seek to limit the information shared to what is reasonably necessary for the intended purpose.

We may use third-party technology providers that process information on our behalf.

We do not authorize public disclosure of private reader information solely because it is processed through an automated system.

The specific AI tools and processing arrangements used by our publications should be reflected in our operational records and vendor assessments.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing Services, maintaining records, resolving disputes, and complying with applicable legal obligations.

Retention periods may differ depending on the type of information.

For example:

• Newsletter subscription information may be retained while a subscription remains active.
• Unsubscribe records may be retained as necessary to honor communication preferences.
• Contact inquiries may be retained for administrative and recordkeeping purposes.
• Security logs may be retained for limited operational and security purposes.
• Advertising records may be retained as required for contractual, accounting, or legal obligations.

When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we will delete, deidentify, or otherwise handle it in accordance with applicable law and our retention practices.

We do not guarantee that all information can be immediately removed from backups, legal records, or systems subject to legitimate retention requirements.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

Depending on the systems involved, these measures may include:

• Access controls
• Authentication requirements
• Secure website connections
• Limited administrative permissions
• Security monitoring
• Vendor security reviews
• Appropriate data handling procedures

No method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

Although we take reasonable steps to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If a security incident occurs, we will evaluate and fulfill applicable notification and response obligations.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, the laws applicable to Townline Media LLC, and the nature of the information involved, you may have rights concerning your personal information.

These may include the right to:

• Request access to personal information.
• Request correction of inaccurate information.
• Request deletion of certain information.
• Obtain a copy of certain information.
• Opt out of certain targeted advertising activities.
• Opt out of certain sales of personal information, where applicable.
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
• Appeal certain privacy request decisions, where required by law.

These rights are subject to applicable eligibility requirements, exceptions, and verification procedures.

To submit a privacy-related request, please use the website's Contact Us page and select the appropriate privacy-related inquiry category.

We may request information reasonably necessary to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests.

We will respond within the time periods required by applicable law.

We will not unlawfully discriminate against individuals for exercising applicable privacy rights.

12. New Jersey Privacy Rights

Townline Media LLC is based in New Jersey and may operate publications serving New Jersey residents.

The New Jersey Data Privacy Law establishes certain rights and obligations for businesses that meet its applicability requirements.

If and to the extent Townline Media LLC is subject to that law, eligible consumers may have rights relating to access, correction, deletion, data portability, and opting out of certain processing activities, subject to statutory exceptions.

Additional obligations may apply to sensitive personal data, targeted advertising, profiling, and certain disclosures of personal information.

The applicability of these requirements depends on the Company's actual data processing activities and relevant legal thresholds.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to limit rights provided by applicable New Jersey law.

13. Children's Privacy

Our Services are intended for a general audience and are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through features requiring such information without appropriate authorization or another lawful basis.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to address the information.

Parents or guardians who believe a child has improperly submitted personal information may contact us through the website's Contact Us page.

Our publications may cover schools, youth sports, and community activities involving minors. Such editorial coverage is distinct from collecting personal information directly from children through website services.

14. Publicly Available Information and Editorial Content

As a media company, Townline Media LLC may publish information obtained from public records, government announcements, public meetings, business communications, interviews, and other sources.

Some published content may identify individuals, businesses, public officials, or community organizations.

Requests concerning published editorial content are reviewed separately from requests involving personal information collected through newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, or website interactions.

We will evaluate applicable legal rights, journalistic protections, public-interest considerations, accuracy concerns, and other relevant circumstances.

We do not guarantee removal of accurate, lawfully published editorial content solely upon request.

15. Third-Party Websites

Our publications may link to third-party websites, advertisers, social media services, and other external resources.

We do not control the privacy practices of those third parties.

Their collection and use of personal information are governed by their respective privacy policies.

We encourage visitors to review those policies before providing personal information.

16. International Visitors

Our publications primarily serve communities within the United States.

If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.

Applicable privacy protections may differ by jurisdiction.

Where international data protection laws apply, we will address the relevant requirements.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• Website functionality
• Newsletter services
• Advertising technologies
• Data collection practices
• Service providers
• Applicable laws and regulations
• Company operations

When changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing material changes.

18. Contact Townline Media LLC

For questions about this Privacy Policy, personal information, or privacy-related requests, please contact:

Townline Media LLC
Publication: Live Haddonfield
Website: livehaddonfield.com
Contact Form: livehaddonfield.com/contact

Please select "Privacy Inquiry" when submitting a privacy-related request.

If you are requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information, provide enough information for us to identify the relevant records without unnecessarily disclosing sensitive information.

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This Privacy Policy applies to Townline Media LLC publications that expressly link to or incorporate it.