EL FARO LATINO MEDIA GROUP LLC
- Data Controller and Website Identification
This Privacy Policy applies to the website operated by El Faro Latino Media Group LLC at https://elfarolatino.com
Data Controller
El Faro Latino Media Group LLC
2389 Main Street, Suite 100
Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033
United States
Editorial Contact
[email protected]
Legal Contact
[email protected]
Phone
+1 267-625-8694
El Faro Latino Media Group LLC acts as the data controller for personal information collected through the website, subject to applicable law.
- Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to visitors, readers, subscribers, registered users, newsletter recipients, contributors, advertisers, commenters, and individuals who interact with the website, its digital services, communications, subscription systems, and related features.
- Categories of Information We Collect
We may collect information including:
Personal Information Voluntarily Provided
• full name
• email address
• billing details where paid services exist
• account credentials
• newsletter subscription details
• communications submitted through forms
• comment submissions
• contributor submissions
• survey responses
• customer support inquiries
Technical and Usage Information
• IP address
• browser type
• device identifiers
• operating system
• access timestamps
• referring URLs
• usage behavior
• navigation activity
• interaction metrics
• security logs
Cookies and Tracking Information
• cookies
• analytics identifiers
• advertising identifiers
• session data
• consent preferences
Commercial and Subscription Data
• subscription records
• payment status
• transaction metadata
• account preferences
Sensitive Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information unless voluntarily provided where legally appropriate.
- How Information Is Used
Information may be used to:
• operate and maintain the website
• deliver journalism, newsletters, subscriptions, and digital services
• administer accounts and authentication
• provide customer support
• process subscriptions or commercial transactions
• improve editorial products and audience experience
• conduct analytics and performance monitoring
• personalize content where applicable
• deliver advertising and sponsorship functions
• detect fraud, abuse, scraping, attacks, unauthorized access, or misuse
• comply with legal obligations
• enforce legal rights, policies, or contractual obligations
• investigate security incidents
- Legal Bases for Processing
Where applicable, processing may rely upon:
• user consent
• contractual necessity
• legitimate business interests
• editorial and journalistic interests
• fraud prevention and security interests
• legal compliance obligations
• defense of legal claims
- Editorial and Journalistic Processing
As a digital news organization, El Faro Latino may process certain information in connection with lawful journalistic, editorial, investigative, public-interest, archival, commentary, and reporting activities.
Where legally permitted, journalistic exemptions or protections may apply.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The website uses cookies, pixels, analytics tools, advertising technologies, session technologies, consent management systems, and similar tracking tools.
These may support:
• core functionality
• analytics
• fraud prevention
• security
• advertising delivery
• audience measurement
• personalization
• performance monitoring
See the Cookie Policy for additional details.
- Third-Party Services
We may use third-party providers including:
• hosting services
• CDN services
• analytics platforms
• newsletter platforms
• payment processors
• ad networks
• embedded media providers
• security providers
• comment systems
• anti-spam services
• subscription management systems
Such providers may independently process information under their own policies.
El Faro Latino does not control third-party privacy practices.
- Advertising and Analytics
Advertising technologies and analytics providers may collect data relating to interactions, browsing behavior, audience segmentation, campaign measurement, and engagement analytics.
We do not guarantee control over third-party ad ecosystem practices.
- Payment and Subscription Services
If paid subscriptions, memberships, advertising purchases, sponsorships, or commercial transactions are offered, payment processing may be handled through third-party providers.
El Faro Latino does not store full payment card details unless expressly stated.
Financial processing is governed by applicable third-party processor policies.
- International Transfers
Information may be stored, processed, or transferred to the United States or other jurisdictions where service providers operate.
Users acknowledge such transfers may involve different legal protections.
- Data Retention
Information may be retained for periods reasonably necessary for:
• editorial operations
• legal compliance
• fraud prevention
• account administration
• subscription management
• dispute resolution
• enforcement of rights
• business continuity
• archival and journalistic purposes
Retention periods may vary depending on legal obligations and operational needs.
- User Rights
Subject to applicable law, individuals may have rights to:
• access information
• request correction
• request deletion
• object to certain processing
• request restriction
• withdraw consent
• request portability where applicable
• inquire regarding data handling practices
Requests may be directed to [email protected]
Identity verification may be required.
- California Privacy Rights
California residents may have rights under applicable California privacy law, including rights relating to access, deletion, correction, disclosure, and limitations on certain data uses.
Requests may be submitted through designated contact channels.
- Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
El Faro Latino does not directly sell personal information in the ordinary commercial sense.
However, certain advertising, analytics, or third-party integrations may constitute sharing or disclosure under applicable law.
- Children’s Privacy
The website is not directed to children under thirteen years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in violation of applicable law.
If such information is identified, reasonable removal steps may be taken.
- Data Security
Reasonable administrative, organizational, contractual, and technical safeguards are implemented.
However:
• no platform is completely secure
• no transmission method is risk-free
• absolute security cannot be guaranteed
- External Links
Third-party websites linked through editorial content, advertising, sponsorships, or embedded tools operate independently.
El Faro Latino assumes no responsibility for third-party privacy practices.
- Do Not Track Signals
The website may not respond to browser Do Not Track signals unless required by applicable law.
- Legal Compliance and Disclosure
Information may be disclosed where reasonably necessary for:
• legal compliance
• subpoenas
• lawful governmental requests
• litigation defense
• fraud prevention
• enforcement of legal rights
• cybersecurity response
• protection of users or the organization
- Business Transfers
Information may be transferred as part of:
• merger
• acquisition
• restructuring
• sale of assets
• financing
• corporate reorganization
- Relationship with Other Policies
This Privacy Policy must be read with:
• Terms of Use
• Legal Notice
• Cookie Policy
• Disclaimer
• Editorial Policy
• Sponsored Content Policy
Where conflict exists, the more specific policy governs.
- Modifications
El Faro Latino may modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes become effective upon publication unless otherwise required by law.
- Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Privacy Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent state or federal courts located in Connecticut.