Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 18-04-2025

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Tribune ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection when you visit our website (m.pittsburghtribune.com) or interact with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

• Voluntary Submission: When you subscribe, comment, or contact us, you may provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address (for print subscriptions)

  • Phone number (optional)

  • Payment details (for paid subscriptions or donations)

B. Automatically Collected Data

• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type & device information

  • Pages visited & time spent

  • Referring website

C. Third-Party Data

• We may receive information from social media platforms if you interact with us (e.g., liking/sharing articles).

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) help us understand user behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected data for:

• Delivering news updates and personalized content.

• Processing subscriptions, donations, or reader surveys.

• Improving website functionality and user experience.

• Responding to inquiries and feedback.

• Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity.

• Complying with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors, email services, and hosting providers necessary for operations.

• Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., court orders, fraud investigations).

• Business Transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

4. Your Privacy Choices

• Cookies: Adjust browser settings to block cookies (may affect site functionality).

• Newsletters: Unsubscribe via the link in emails.

• Account Data: Request access, correction, or deletion by contacting us.

5. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security practices, including encryption (SSL) and secure servers, to protect your data. However, no online transmission is 100% secure—use our site at your own risk.

6. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external websites (e.g., advertisers, partners). We are not responsible for their privacy practices—review their policies separately.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date will reflect changes. Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of revisions.

8. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, email: citsbpl@gmail.com