CalHomeNews Privacy Policy

CalHomeNews.com

Effective Date: March 21, 2026 | Last Updated: March 21, 2026

We believe privacy should be simple and understandable. This policy explains exactly what information we collect from visitors to CalHomeNews.com, why we collect it, and how we use it — written in plain English, not legalese.

1. Who We Are

CalHomeNews.com is a California-based online news publication covering local news, real estate, community events, and topics of interest to California homeowners and residents. When we refer to “we,” “us,” or “our” in this policy, we mean CalHomeNews.com and its operators.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

Email: ron@calhomenews.com

Website: www.calhomenews.com

2. What Information We Collect

We only collect information that helps us run our website and serve you better. Here is a straightforward breakdown:

Information You Give Us Directly

When you interact with CalHomeNews.com — for example, by subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a tip, or leaving a comment — you may provide us with:

Your name
Your email address
Any message or content you choose to submit

We never ask for sensitive personal information like your Social Security number, financial account details, or government ID.

Information Collected Automatically

Like virtually every website on the internet, our servers and analytics tools automatically collect certain technical information when you visit. This includes:

Your IP address (a number that identifies your internet connection)
The type of browser and device you are using (e.g., Chrome on an iPhone)
The pages you visit on our site and how long you spend on them
The website that referred you to us (e.g., a Google search or social media link)
The date and time of your visit

This information does not identify you personally on its own, but it helps us understand how our site is being used so we can improve it.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies — small text files stored on your device — and similar technologies. Cookies help us remember your preferences, keep you logged in (if applicable), and understand how visitors navigate our site.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. However, turning off cookies may affect some features of our website. For more information on managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes only:

To deliver the news content and services you requested
To send you our newsletter or updates, if you signed up for them
To respond to your messages, tips, or questions
To analyze how our website is used so we can make it better
To detect and prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
To comply with our legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to advertisers or any third parties. Full stop.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share limited data in the following specific circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party companies that help us operate our website — for example, email delivery services (for newsletters), web hosting providers, and analytics platforms like Google Analytics. These providers are only given access to the information they need to perform their specific service, and they are contractually required to keep it confidential and secure.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law — for example, in response to a valid court order, subpoena, or other legal process. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you if this happens, unless we are legally prohibited from doing so.

Protection of Rights

We may share information if we believe in good faith that doing so is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of CalHomeNews.com, our readers, or the public.

Business Transfers

If CalHomeNews.com is ever acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you before any such transfer and give you the opportunity to opt out.

5. Third-Party Advertising

CalHomeNews.com may display advertisements served by third-party advertising networks. These advertisers may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to show you ads they believe are relevant to your interests, based on your browsing behavior across other websites.

These advertisers operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. Common advertising partners include Google AdSense. You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool at optout.aboutads.info.

We do not control what data these third-party advertisers collect, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

6. Third-Party Links

Our articles and content may contain links to other websites — news sources, government agencies, businesses, or other organizations. Once you click one of these links and leave CalHomeNews.com, this Privacy Policy no longer applies.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing any personal information with them.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have specific legal rights regarding your personal information. We are committed to honoring these rights.

For California Residents — CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you the following rights:

Right to Know: You can request a report of the personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months.
Right to Delete: You can ask us to delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information, so this right is automatically satisfied.
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not treat you differently or deny you services because you exercised your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ron@calhomenews.com. We will respond within 45 days as required by law. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request.

For All Readers

Regardless of where you live, you can:

Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send you.
Request that we correct inaccurate information we hold about you.
Contact us with questions or concerns about how we handle your data.

8. Data Retention

We keep your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

Newsletter subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe, and then deleted within 30 days.
Comment and submission data: Retained for up to 3 years, or until you request deletion.
Server logs and analytics data: Typically retained for 12 to 26 months.

9. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include:

Encrypted connections (HTTPS/SSL) on our website
Access controls limiting who can view stored data
Regular security reviews of our systems

However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet, and we encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information online with any website.

10. Children’s Privacy

CalHomeNews.com is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at ron@calhomenews.com.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or the law. When we make significant changes, we will:

Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
Post a notice on our website for 30 days after the change takes effect
Send an email notification to newsletter subscribers if the changes are material

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of CalHomeNews.com after a change is posted means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

We take your privacy seriously and welcome any questions, concerns, or feedback about this policy or our data practices.

CalHomeNews.com — Privacy Team

Email: ron@calhomenews.com

Website: www.calhomenews.com