Privacy Policy

Last Updated 11/14/2024
Version 1.7

If you require additional information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at contactus@liftablemedia.com.

At Liftable Media, Inc. (“LMI”), the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information received and collected by LMI and how it is used.

Log Files
Like many other Web sites, LMI makes use of log files. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.

When we do present information to outside companies it will be in an aggregate fashion, that will prevent the company from identifying you or contacting you.

We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as long as needed to provide you services. If you wish to cancel your account or request that we no longer use your information, please contact us at contactus@liftablemedia.com. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Cookies and Web Beacons
LMI does use cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences, record user-specific information on which pages the user accesses or visits, and customize Web page content based on visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser.
.:: Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on LMI.
.:: Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to other sites on the Internet.
.:: Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy at the following URL: http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html

LiveRamp
When you use our sites, we share information that we collect from you, such as your email (in hashed form), IP address or information about your browser or operating system, with our identity partners/service providers, including LiveRamp Inc. LiveRamp returns an online identification code that we may store in our first-party cookie for our use in online, in-app, and cross-channel advertising and it may be shared with advertising companies to enable interest-based and targeted advertising. To opt out of this use, please click here (https://optout.liveramp.com/opt_out).”

Third Party Advertisers
Some of our advertising partners may use cookies and web beacons on our site.

These third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to display the advertisements and links that appear on LMI. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used by third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and / or to personalize the advertising content that you see.

LMI has no access to or control over these cookies that are used by third-party advertisers.

You should consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party ad servers for more detailed information on their practices as well as for instructions about how to opt-out of certain practices. LMI’s privacy policy does not apply to, and we cannot control the activities of, such other advertisers or web sites.

If you wish to disable cookies, you may do so through your individual browser options. More detailed information about cookie management with specific web browsers can be found at the browsers’ respective websites.

Many of our advertising partners are part of the Network Advertising Initiative. You may opt-out of behavioral advertising for Network Advertising Initiative member companies by following the link below and opting out of all or some of the advertising networks: http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp

Subscription to our Email List
After signing up to receive regular updates from LMI by email, depending on which website you subscribe to, users will begin to receive a brief synopsis of current news events, or other digital content, available from The Western Journal (http://www.westernjournal.com/) delivered on a daily or weekly basis. Additionally, users may receive other announcements from LMI. We collect subscriber’s email addresses in order to distribute our updates and announcements and do not otherwise share them with other companies or partners. LMI respects your right to privacy of the personal information you provide us on our site. Unless you designate otherwise or we state otherwise in this policy or at the time information is collected, any personal information you provide will not be known to any other party except you and LMI. This policy is intended to explain how your personal information is collected and how it will be treated.

Users can choose to unsubscribe from any of LMI’s email lists at any time by following the unsubscribe procedures found at the bottom of each email.

Third-Party Login Options Using Facebook, Google, or Email
When you sign up for a membership with The Western Journal, we work with a trusted third party service to provide a securely managed login experience. Here’s how this process works:

  1. Data Collection:
    • Facebook or Google: When you log in with Facebook or Google, our third-party provider collects information like your name, email, and public profile details directly from the platform you choose to authenticate your login and link it to your account on our site.
    • Email: When you log in using an email option, the third-party provider collects and securely manages your email address and account credentials.
  2. Data Transfer and Storage: The third-party provider securely transfers the collected information to us, where it is used to provide you access to various services and features of the site. We and our provider implement strict security protocols to ensure data protection.
  3. Data Usage: We use this data exclusively to:
    • Enable secure login
    • Personalize your experience on our site
    • Manage account settings and preferences
    • Provide you with services
  4. Data Deletion: You can request deletion of the data collected through Facebook, Google, or email login by contacting us directly (support@westernjournal.com) or by managing permissions in your Facebook or Google account if applicable. Deletion requests are typically processed within 30 days.
  5. Compliance and Security: Our third-party provider adheres to industry standard security practices, ensuring that your data is handled safely and in compliance with privacy regulations.

For more information on how Facebook or Google handle your data, please see their respective privacy policies: Facebook Data Policy and Google Privacy Policy.

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