Port City Gazette, LLC ("Port City Gazette," "we," "us," or "our") has prepared this privacy policy ("Policy") to describe our privacy practices, including how we collect, use, and protect your information across our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service").

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This Policy applies to portcitygazette.com and all products or services offered by Port City Gazette. It does not imply affiliation with any third-party platforms on which our content may appear.

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1. Information We Collect
- Information You Provide: When creating an account, submitting a listing, making a purchase, or contacting us, we collect personal data such as your name, email address, payment information (stored securely), and business details.
- Cookies: We use cookies to track visitor behavior, store preferences, and enhance user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not function properly.
- Usage Data: We log technical details such as browser type, IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring links.
- Communications: If you contact us directly, we may retain your message and contact information to better serve you.

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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Service;
- Process transactions and send related communications;
- Respond to inquiries and provide support;
- Improve website performance and user experience;
- Notify you of updates, offers, and community news (with opt-out options);
- Ensure legal compliance and enforce our Terms and Conditions.

We may share your information with trusted service providers for website hosting, analytics, customer support, or payment processing. We may also share data when required by law or as part of a business transfer.

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3. Your Choices
- You may access and update your account information at any time.
- You can unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided in the email.
- To delete or correct your data, contact us at support@portcitygazette.com.

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4. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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5. External Links and Services
Our Site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Always review third-party privacy policies before sharing information.

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6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

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7. International Users
If you access our Site from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your data in the U.S., where privacy laws may differ.

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8. Retention
We retain your personal information as long as necessary for business purposes, legal obligations, or to resolve disputes.

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9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

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10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Policy or our data practices, contact:

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Port City Gazette
support@portcitygazette.com

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By using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.