Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last updated: March 13, 2026
Introduction
Politics Long Island ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website politicslongisland.com and its affiliated network sites, including republicanslongisland.com, democratslongisland.com, conservativeslongisland.com, independentslongisland.com, and progressiveslongisland.com (collectively, the "Sites").
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Sites. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Sites, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Sites.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (email address, name, and county preference)
- Contact us via email or through our website
- Submit corrections or feedback about elected officials
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Sites, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, operating system, and device information
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation patterns
- Referring website addresses
- Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies
Cookies and Advertising
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver relevant advertising. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them).
Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Sites. Google AdSense is a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Sites and other websites on the internet. Specifically:
- Google uses the DoubleClick cookie to enable it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our Sites and/or other sites across the internet.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Sites or other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity across websites.
- These cookies do not identify you personally but may collect information about your browsing habits to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests.
Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
You have choices regarding personalized advertising:
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
- You can also visit www.aboutads.info/choices to opt out of third-party advertising cookies.
- For more information about how Google uses data when you use its partners' sites or apps, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Sites and your ability to access certain features. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookie settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our Sites
- Send newsletters and political updates you have subscribed to
- Respond to your inquiries, comments, and feedback
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising partners
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
Newsletter Subscriptions
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and optionally your name and county preference. This information is used solely to send you political news and updates related to Long Island government and elections.
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link included in every email, or by contacting us at info@politicslongisland.com. We will promptly remove you from our mailing list upon request.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services that assist us in operating our Sites, such as email delivery platforms (for newsletters) and web analytics tools, subject to confidentiality obligations.
- Advertising partners: As described above, Google AdSense and other advertising partners may collect information through cookies to deliver relevant advertisements.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental regulation.
- Protection of rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Politics Long Island, our users, or the public.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Your Rights May Include
- Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to opt out: You may opt out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell your personal information.
- Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
- Right to correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@politicslongisland.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Third-Party Links
Our Sites contain links to external websites, including official government websites, news sources, and other third-party resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our Sites are not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at info@politicslongisland.com.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Sites after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Politics Long Island
Email: info@politicslongisland.com