Clear information about data handling

When you visit, hosting and security services may automatically process technical information such as your IP address, browser and device type, requested pages, timestamps, referring page, and diagnostic or security events. This information supports delivery, reliability, troubleshooting, and protection of the website.

The public website does not offer public account registration, a newsletter form, a contact form, or an online job application. If those features are added, this policy will be updated before they are used to collect personal information.

The protected editor area is available only to authorized WORD administrators. The authentication service processes account identifiers, sign-in credentials, session information, invitation records, and security events needed to provide and protect access.

Information is used to operate and secure the website, provide requested pages and services, maintain authorized editor access, diagnose errors, prevent abuse, and comply with legal obligations. WORD does not use this public website to sell visitor information or deliver targeted advertising.

WORD may use hosting, security, authentication, and technical service providers that process information on its behalf. Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights or safety, investigate abuse, or complete a business reorganization subject to applicable safeguards.

Links to station websites, listening services, the FCC, and other external destinations are governed by those services' own privacy practices. WORD does not control how an external website collects or uses information after you leave wordmediagroup.com.

Information is retained only as long as reasonably needed for the purpose for which it was processed, including operational, security, legal, and recordkeeping needs. WORD and its providers use administrative and technical measures intended to protect information, but no internet service can guarantee absolute security.

This website is a general-audience service and is not directed to children under 13. WORD does not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 through the public website. A parent or guardian who believes a child has provided personal information should use the contact directory so the request can be reviewed.