The Oklahoma State Capital's Privacy Policy

Last Amendment Date: 9/14/2024

At The Oklahoma State Capital, we are deeply committed to maintaining the privacy of our readers. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information you provide when you use https://www.oklahomastatecapital.com.

Unlike many other websites, we do not use Google Analytics or knowingly use any third-party tracking services that assign cookies or track your browsing behavior.

We DO NOT accept advertising from any third party service to include the intrusive Google Adsense that monitizes many web services.

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

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information
We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including but not limited to:

When you subscribe to emails
Register on our site
Respond to a survey
Fill out a form
Leave comments on our articles
Interact with other features or services available on our website

The personal information we collect may include your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.

B. Non-Personal Information
We may collect non-personal information about you whenever you interact with our website. This can include:

Browser type
Computer or device type
Operating system
Internet service provider (ISP)
Date and time of access
Referring and exit pages
Clickstream data

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use essential cookies to enhance your experience on our website. However, we do not use Google Analytics, nor do we knowingly permit any third-party integration that enables tracking cookies or assigns third-party tracking identifiers. Our primary use of cookies is for site functionality, such as user authentication, remembering your preferences, and enabling basic site features.

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect how our site functions.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

To Improve Our Website: We use your feedback and usage data to enhance the layout, content, and overall experience of the site.
To Personalize User Experience: We may use your information to deliver personalized content based on your interests or location.
To Communicate with You: If you have opted into our newsletter or filled out a contact form or enabled push notifications, we may use your email address or device to send updates or respond to inquiries.
To Improve Customer Service: Information you provide helps us better respond to your requests and support needs.

3. Our Commitment to a Higher Standard

The Oklahoma State Capital is dedicated to exceeding standard privacy practices. Unlike most websites:

We do not use Google Analytics, ensuring that your data is not tracked or stored by third parties for advertising purposes.
We do not knowingly allow any third-party integration that collects or shares your data for tracking, profiling, or advertising purposes. This means that no third-party cookies are used to track your behavior across the web. We do not want outside services to track your news consumption preferences through our site.

Our commitment to privacy is a fundamental part of our mission to serve you with integrity and transparency.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your data with third-party service providers that assist us with our business operations. As of the time of this amendment, this is limited to integration with payment providers for the purpose subscription payments.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or government requests but do not willingly provide information sans proper legal process.

5. Links to Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, and advertisements that are not controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.

However, we actively avoid third-party integrations that track user behavior or collect personal data through our website without consent.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Contact OSC for the following purposes:

The right to access your personal information
The right to correct or update your personal information
The right to request the deletion of your personal information
The right to restrict or object to the processing of your personal data
The right to data portability

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact privacy.policy at oklahomastatecapital.com.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we encourage you to review the policy periodically. Your continued use of the website after any changes to this policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

The Oklahoma State Capital
Email: privacy.policy at oklahomastatecapital.com