Effective Date: January 4, 2026
Last Updated: January 4, 2026
Welcome to The Illinois Post (“we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy document explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit our website https://theillinoispost.com (the “Website”).
By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Information submitted through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or comments
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our Website, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the Website
- Referring URLs
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Operate and maintain our Website
- Improve content quality and user experience
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
- Analyze Website traffic and usage trends
Cookies and Web Beacons
The Illinois Post uses cookies to store visitor preferences and optimize content based on users’ browser types or other information.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Website features.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services such as analytics or advertising partners. These third parties may use cookies, JavaScript, or similar technologies to collect information about user interactions.
The Illinois Post has no control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers or services.
Data Protection and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute data security.
Children’s Information
The Illinois Post does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13.
If you believe that your child has provided personal information on our Website, please contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove such information.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Withdraw consent for data processing
Residents of California (CCPA) or the European Union (GDPR) may have additional rights under applicable laws.
External Links
Our Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of those third-party websites. We encourage users to review their privacy policies separately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Consent
By using our Website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@theillinoispost.com
🌐 Website: https://theillinoispost.com