Last Updated: September 16, 2026
Code3News respects the privacy of visitors to Code3News.org. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you use our website, how that information is used, and the choices available to you.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Code3News may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, information submitted through contact or news-tip forms, comments, and email alert subscriptions.
Our website may also automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring website, pages visited, approximate geographic region, and information about how visitors interact with Code3News.org.
EMAIL ALERTS
Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to Code3News email alerts. When you subscribe, we collect your email address for the purpose of sending Code3News news alerts and related updates.
We do not sell email addresses or subscriber information to advertisers or third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in Code3News emails.
ANALYTICS AND WEBSITE PERFORMANCE
Code3News uses analytics and website-performance services to understand how visitors use our website and to improve the site.
These services may include Microsoft Clarity and other analytics tools. These technologies may collect information about page visits, clicks, scrolling, device and browser information, and general interaction with the website.
COOKIES
Code3News.org and services used by the website may use cookies or similar technologies to provide website functionality, remember preferences, measure website traffic, improve performance, and understand how visitors interact with the site.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
COMMENTS AND CONTACT FORMS
If you submit a comment, contact form, news tip, or other information through Code3News.org, we may retain the information you provide along with technical information used for security and spam prevention.
Information submitted as a private news tip or through a contact form is not intentionally published unless you have authorized its publication or the information is otherwise appropriate for use in Code3News reporting.
MEDIA
Code3News publishes photographs, video, and other media as part of its news coverage. Visitors who upload or submit media should avoid including unnecessary embedded location information or other private metadata.
THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND EMBEDS
Articles on Code3News.org may include embedded content or links from third-party services such as YouTube and social media platforms.
Embedded content may behave as though you visited the third-party website directly. Those services may collect information, use cookies, or track interactions according to their own privacy policies.
ADVERTISING AND SPONSORS
Code3News may display advertising, sponsorships, affiliate links, or promotional content. Third-party websites reached through advertisements or sponsored links operate under their own privacy policies.
Code3News does not sell personal information collected through its email alert system or contact forms to advertisers.
HOW WE USE INFORMATION
Information collected through Code3News.org may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website.
- Deliver requested Code3News email alerts.
- Respond to messages, news tips, and inquiries.
- Improve website performance and usability.
- Measure readership and website traffic.
- Detect spam, abuse, fraud, or security threats.
- Support Code3News reporting and newsroom operations.
- Comply with applicable legal obligations.
DATA RETENTION
Code3News retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, for legitimate newsroom or business needs, or as required by law.
Email subscriber information may be retained until the subscriber unsubscribes or requests removal.
DATA SHARING
Code3News does not sell personal information collected through Code3News.org.
Information may be processed by service providers necessary to operate the website, email system, analytics, hosting, security, or other Code3News services. Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, legal process, or to protect the security and rights of Code3News or others.
CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Code3News.org is a general-audience news website and is not intended to collect personal information from children under 13.
YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES
You may unsubscribe from Code3News email alerts at any time through the unsubscribe link provided in those emails.
You may also contact Code3News regarding questions about personal information you have voluntarily submitted through the website.
SECURITY
Code3News uses reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect information maintained through the website. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Code3News may update this Privacy Policy as the website, services, and applicable requirements change. The current version will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
CONTACT CODE3NEWS
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or privacy practices may be submitted through the Contact / News Tips page on Code3News.org.
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