Privacy Policy
Effective October 18, 2026. San Benito County United is an Independent Community Publication.
About this publication
San Benito County United is an independent, noncommercial community information and commentary website. We are not a business or government agency, and we do not sell products, services, or visitors’ personal information.
Information collected
This static website does not currently offer user accounts, an active online submission form, or site-operated advertising or analytics trackers. The hosting provider may process IP addresses, browser or device information, access logs, and security information to deliver and protect the website.
Communications
If you voluntarily contact the publication through a contact method we make available, we may receive your contact details and the information you send. We may use that information to review or respond to inquiries, for publication purposes, or as legally required.
Third-party services and links
External websites have their own privacy practices. If third-party services such as hosted fonts are used, your browser may contact those providers. Hosting and other service providers may process technical information under their own policies.
Submissions and confidentiality
Online submissions are currently disabled. Ordinary email is not a secure anonymous reporting channel. We cannot guarantee confidentiality or anonymity, including against lawful disclosure requests. Do not send sensitive personal information unless you understand these limitations.
Retention and requests
We seek to retain information only as reasonably needed for communications, publication work, security, or legal obligations. If a contact method is provided, you may use it to ask about information you submitted or request its deletion, subject to applicable law and editorial or legal needs.
Privacy questions
For questions about this policy or information you have shared, contact sanbenitocountyunited@proton.me.
Policy changes
We may revise this policy when website functionality or privacy practices change. Any revised policy will show an updated effective date.