Effective Date: March 15, 2026
LocReport (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website locreport.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Contact form: name, email address, and message content (processed via Formspree)
- Newsletter signup: email address (managed via Buttondown)
Information collected automatically:
- Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data such as pages visited, referral sources, browser type, and approximate geographic location. Google Analytics may set cookies on your device.
- Local storage: We store your theme preference (light/dark mode) in your browser’s local storage. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to us.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
- To deliver newsletter emails you have opted into
- To analyze site traffic and improve our content and user experience
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes
Third-Party Services
We rely on the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Formspree (contact form processing)
- Buttondown (newsletter delivery)
- Buy Me a Coffee (voluntary support)
- Google Fonts (typeface delivery)
- GitHub Pages (website hosting)
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services.
Cookies
Google Analytics and certain third-party services may place cookies on your device to track usage patterns. You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so will not affect core site functionality.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
Some content published on LocReport is created with the assistance of artificial intelligence tools, including automated news aggregation and summarization. AI-generated content is reviewed by our editorial team before publication. AI tools used in content production may process publicly available information from third-party news sources. No personal user data is fed into AI systems for content generation.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions are retained by Formspree according to their data retention policies.
- Newsletter subscriber data is retained by Buttondown until you unsubscribe.
- Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default settings.
Your Rights
You may:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
- Request deletion of any personal data we hold by contacting us
- Disable cookies and analytics tracking through your browser settings
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption for all site traffic. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
LocReport is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via our Contact page.