Showcase News Group
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10.07.2025
Last Updated: 10.07.2025
Introduction
Welcome to Showcase News Group ("SNG," "we," "us," or "our"). Being a digital media company, we understand that privacy online is important to users of our Site. This Privacy Policy governs our privacy practices with respect to Visitors who visit our Site and those who subscribe to our services or transact business with us.7
Showcase News Group is an independent online media broadcaster with local affiliates in Denver, CO and Vancouver, BC. Our mission is to connect communities by providing trusted, engaging, and accessible local news and media.
Definitions
"Personally Identifiable Information" refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number, email address, and business information. Personally Identifiable Information does not include information that is collected anonymously or demographic information not connected to an identified individual.
"Visitors" refers to users of the Site who visit without subscribing or transacting business.
"Subscribers" refers to users who register to receive our newsletters, updates, or other services offered by SNG.
Information We Collect
What Personally Identifiable Information is Collected?
We may collect basic user profile information from all of our Visitors. We collect the following information from our Subscribers:
- Name: Your first and last name
- Email Address: Your email contact information
- Business Information: If applicable, information about your business, organization, or area of interest in our community
This information is collected when you:
- Fill out contact forms on our website
- Subscribe to our newsletters or local news updates
- Communicate with us via email or other channels
- Submit content, tips, or community announcements
We do not collect payment information, social security numbers, credit card information, or other sensitive financial data through our website.
SMS Communication: Phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party or affiliate for marketing purposes.
Who is Collecting the Information?
In addition to our direct collection of information, our third-party service vendors may collect information from our Visitors and Subscribers. These service providers include:
- Email marketing service providers
- Analytics tools (if implemented in the future)
- Web hosting services
We do not control how these third parties use such information, but we require them to disclose how they use personal information provided to them from Visitors and Subscribers. Some of these third parties may be intermediaries that act solely as links in the distribution chain and do not store, retain, or use the information given to them.
How We Use Your Information
We use Personally Identifiable Information to:
- Deliver Content: Provide you with local news, community updates, and information about local businesses and events
- Marketing Communications: Send newsletters, announcements, and promotional content related to our services and community
- Customize Experience: Tailor the Site and our communications to better serve our community's interests
- Respond to Inquiries: Contact you in response to specific inquiries or to provide requested information
- Improve Services: Understand how we can better serve our community and improve our content and services
We may email Visitors and Subscribers about local news, community events, business opportunities, or information related to our coverage areas.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
With Whom May the Information Be Shared?
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share information as follows:
- Service Providers: We may share Personally Identifiable Information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as email marketing platforms. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Aggregated Information: We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information about our Visitors and Subscribers, including demographics, with affiliated agencies, advertisers, and business partners.
- Legal Compliance: We will disclose Personally Identifiable Information when required to comply with a court order, subpoena, or request from law enforcement. We will also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect the safety of our Visitors and Subscribers or to protect our rights and property.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
We also offer the opportunity to "opt out" of receiving information or being contacted by us or by any agency acting on our behalf.
Data Storage and Security
How is Personally Identifiable Information Stored?
Personally Identifiable Information collected by SNG is securely stored and is not accessible to third parties or employees except for use as indicated in this policy.
How Does SNG Keep Information Secure?
All of our team members are familiar with our security policy and practices. The Personally Identifiable Information of our Visitors and Subscribers is only accessible to a limited number of qualified individuals who are given authorization to access the information. We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we take commercially reasonable measures to maintain a secure site, electronic communications and databases are subject to errors, tampering and break-ins, and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such events will not take place. We will not be liable to Visitors or Subscribers for any such occurrences beyond what is required by applicable law.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We do not currently use cookies or similar tracking technologies on our website for tracking or advertising purposes. If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly and provide you with notice.
If we implement cookies in the future, you will have choices regarding their use:
- You can adjust your browser settings to accept or decline cookies
- You will be able to opt out of advertising cookies through industry opt-out mechanisms
Links to Other Websites
This Site may contain links to other websites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are moving to another website. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policies may differ from ours. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.
Your Privacy Rights and Choices
What Choices Are Available Regarding Collection, Use and Distribution of Information?
Visitors and Subscribers may opt out of receiving communications from us by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send
- Responding to emails as instructed
- Contacting us directly using the contact information below
For Canadian Residents (including British Columbia)
Under Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Request deletion of your personal information
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
For U.S. Residents (including Colorado)
Depending on your state, you may have rights to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
How Can You Correct Inaccuracies in Your Information?
Visitors and Subscribers may contact us to update Personally Identifiable Information or to correct any inaccuracies. Instructions for updating your information are typically included at the bottom of emails we send.
Can You Delete or Deactivate Your Information?
We provide Visitors and Subscribers with a mechanism to delete or deactivate Personally Identifiable Information from our database by contacting us using the information below. However, because of backups and records of deletions, it may be impossible to delete your entry without retaining some residual information. An individual who requests to have Personally Identifiable Information deactivated will have this information functionally deleted, and we will not sell, transfer, or use Personally Identifiable Information relating to that individual in any way moving forward.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
As we operate in both Canada and the United States, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in either country. We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection wherever it is processed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
What Happens If the Privacy Policy Changes?
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will let our Visitors and Subscribers know about changes to our privacy policy by posting such changes on the Site with a new "Last Updated" date.
However, if we are changing our privacy policy in a manner that might cause disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information that a Visitor or Subscriber has previously requested not be disclosed, we will contact such Visitor or Subscriber to allow them to prevent such disclosure.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Showcase News Group
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Email: info [@] showcasenewsgroup.com
To exercise any of your privacy rights or to update, correct, or delete your information, please use the contact information above or follow the instructions provided in our communications.
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By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
Last Updated: 10.07.2025
Introduction
Welcome to Showcase News Group ("SNG," "we," "us," or "our"). Being a digital media company, we understand that privacy online is important to users of our Site. This Privacy Policy governs our privacy practices with respect to Visitors who visit our Site and those who subscribe to our services or transact business with us.7
Showcase News Group is an independent online media broadcaster with local affiliates in Denver, CO and Vancouver, BC. Our mission is to connect communities by providing trusted, engaging, and accessible local news and media.
Definitions
"Personally Identifiable Information" refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number, email address, and business information. Personally Identifiable Information does not include information that is collected anonymously or demographic information not connected to an identified individual.
"Visitors" refers to users of the Site who visit without subscribing or transacting business.
"Subscribers" refers to users who register to receive our newsletters, updates, or other services offered by SNG.
Information We Collect
What Personally Identifiable Information is Collected?
We may collect basic user profile information from all of our Visitors. We collect the following information from our Subscribers:
- Name: Your first and last name
- Email Address: Your email contact information
- Business Information: If applicable, information about your business, organization, or area of interest in our community
This information is collected when you:
- Fill out contact forms on our website
- Subscribe to our newsletters or local news updates
- Communicate with us via email or other channels
- Submit content, tips, or community announcements
We do not collect payment information, social security numbers, credit card information, or other sensitive financial data through our website.
SMS Communication: Phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party or affiliate for marketing purposes.
Who is Collecting the Information?
In addition to our direct collection of information, our third-party service vendors may collect information from our Visitors and Subscribers. These service providers include:
- Email marketing service providers
- Analytics tools (if implemented in the future)
- Web hosting services
We do not control how these third parties use such information, but we require them to disclose how they use personal information provided to them from Visitors and Subscribers. Some of these third parties may be intermediaries that act solely as links in the distribution chain and do not store, retain, or use the information given to them.
How We Use Your Information
We use Personally Identifiable Information to:
- Deliver Content: Provide you with local news, community updates, and information about local businesses and events
- Marketing Communications: Send newsletters, announcements, and promotional content related to our services and community
- Customize Experience: Tailor the Site and our communications to better serve our community's interests
- Respond to Inquiries: Contact you in response to specific inquiries or to provide requested information
- Improve Services: Understand how we can better serve our community and improve our content and services
We may email Visitors and Subscribers about local news, community events, business opportunities, or information related to our coverage areas.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
With Whom May the Information Be Shared?
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share information as follows:
- Service Providers: We may share Personally Identifiable Information with third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as email marketing platforms. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Aggregated Information: We may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information about our Visitors and Subscribers, including demographics, with affiliated agencies, advertisers, and business partners.
- Legal Compliance: We will disclose Personally Identifiable Information when required to comply with a court order, subpoena, or request from law enforcement. We will also disclose information when reasonably necessary to protect the safety of our Visitors and Subscribers or to protect our rights and property.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
We also offer the opportunity to "opt out" of receiving information or being contacted by us or by any agency acting on our behalf.
Data Storage and Security
How is Personally Identifiable Information Stored?
Personally Identifiable Information collected by SNG is securely stored and is not accessible to third parties or employees except for use as indicated in this policy.
How Does SNG Keep Information Secure?
All of our team members are familiar with our security policy and practices. The Personally Identifiable Information of our Visitors and Subscribers is only accessible to a limited number of qualified individuals who are given authorization to access the information. We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we take commercially reasonable measures to maintain a secure site, electronic communications and databases are subject to errors, tampering and break-ins, and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such events will not take place. We will not be liable to Visitors or Subscribers for any such occurrences beyond what is required by applicable law.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We do not currently use cookies or similar tracking technologies on our website for tracking or advertising purposes. If this changes in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly and provide you with notice.
If we implement cookies in the future, you will have choices regarding their use:
- You can adjust your browser settings to accept or decline cookies
- You will be able to opt out of advertising cookies through industry opt-out mechanisms
Links to Other Websites
This Site may contain links to other websites. Please note that when you click on one of these links, you are moving to another website. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as their privacy policies may differ from ours. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites.
Your Privacy Rights and Choices
What Choices Are Available Regarding Collection, Use and Distribution of Information?
Visitors and Subscribers may opt out of receiving communications from us by:
- Clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send
- Responding to emails as instructed
- Contacting us directly using the contact information below
For Canadian Residents (including British Columbia)
Under Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act), you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
- Request deletion of your personal information
- File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
For U.S. Residents (including Colorado)
Depending on your state, you may have rights to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
How Can You Correct Inaccuracies in Your Information?
Visitors and Subscribers may contact us to update Personally Identifiable Information or to correct any inaccuracies. Instructions for updating your information are typically included at the bottom of emails we send.
Can You Delete or Deactivate Your Information?
We provide Visitors and Subscribers with a mechanism to delete or deactivate Personally Identifiable Information from our database by contacting us using the information below. However, because of backups and records of deletions, it may be impossible to delete your entry without retaining some residual information. An individual who requests to have Personally Identifiable Information deactivated will have this information functionally deleted, and we will not sell, transfer, or use Personally Identifiable Information relating to that individual in any way moving forward.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.
International Data Transfers
As we operate in both Canada and the United States, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in either country. We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection wherever it is processed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
What Happens If the Privacy Policy Changes?
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will let our Visitors and Subscribers know about changes to our privacy policy by posting such changes on the Site with a new "Last Updated" date.
However, if we are changing our privacy policy in a manner that might cause disclosure of Personally Identifiable Information that a Visitor or Subscriber has previously requested not be disclosed, we will contact such Visitor or Subscriber to allow them to prevent such disclosure.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Showcase News Group
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Email: info [@] showcasenewsgroup.com
To exercise any of your privacy rights or to update, correct, or delete your information, please use the contact information above or follow the instructions provided in our communications.
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By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
