Privacy & Cookies Policy
Last updated: August 2025
At Your Ohio News, a service of AloNovus Corp., we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Subscription preferences
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Responses to surveys or contact forms
This typically occurs when you:
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Sign up for newsletters
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Submit a contact form
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Participate in promotions, polls, or surveys
b. Usage Data
We may automatically collect certain technical data when you use the site, including:
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Device information
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Pages visited and time spent
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Referral source and interaction data
This data helps us better understand how visitors use our site and how we can improve it.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve user experience, measure performance, and support essential functions.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your preferences, login status, and user activity.
How we use cookies:
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To analyze site traffic and visitor behavior (via tools like Google Analytics)
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To optimize performance and improve navigation
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To support newsletter forms and embedded content
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To deliver region-specific content (when applicable)
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To enhance security and platform stability via the Labrador CMS
Managing cookies:
You can modify your cookie settings in your browser to block or delete cookies. Note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
By continuing to use this site, you consent to the placement of cookies as described in this policy.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use collected data to:
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Provide and maintain the website
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Send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
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Respond to user inquiries
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Monitor and improve site performance
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Support lawful business practices and compliance
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools and services that process limited data on our behalf, including:
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Mailchimp for email newsletters
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Google Analytics for site analytics
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Other embedded tools or plugins (social media embeds, calendars, etc.)
These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it as needed to provide their service.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
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Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
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Ask us to correct or delete your information
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Unsubscribe from any newsletters
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Manage cookies using your browser settings
To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@alonovus.com
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted to this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review it periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy & Cookies Policy or your data, please reach out:
AloNovus Corp.
7368 County Road 623
P.O. Box 358
Millersburg, OH 44654
Phone: (330) 674-2300
Email: info@alonovus.com