Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2025

King County Insider is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you access our website and consume our news, reporting, and local information services.

Our goal is to be transparent about our data practices and ensure readers can engage with our content confidently and securely.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

1. Personal Information
Personal information such as your name and email address may be collected if you:

• Contact us directly
• Subscribe to newsletters or updates
• Submit inquiries, tips, or feedback

Providing personal information is voluntary.

2. Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain non-identifying data, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring URLs

This data helps us understand how readers use our site and allows us to improve coverage, performance, and usability.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected by King County Insider may be used to:

• Respond to reader inquiries and communications
• Send newsletters or updates when you opt in
• Improve site functionality, content organization, and editorial focus
• Monitor traffic patterns and audience engagement

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

King County Insider uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic and usage trends
• Improve content relevance and site performance

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services and Advertising

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to better understand site usage. These services collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

King County Insider may display advertising through services such as Google AdSense or other advertising partners. These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies to deliver ads based on browsing activity.

We encourage users to review Google’s Advertising Privacy and Terms for more information.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect collected information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of online transmission or storage is completely secure.

Consent and Policy Updates

By accessing or using King County Insider, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or editorial operations. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us.