Effective Date: June 2026
Aloha News Network (“Aloha News Network,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website, https://alohanewsnetwork.com (the “Website”), subscribe to our newsletters, submit content, interact with our services, or otherwise engage with us.
By using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Website.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Newsletter subscription information
- Comments, tips, story submissions, or other content you provide
- Any other information you choose to provide
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visits
- Time spent on pages
- Clickstream data
- General geographic location derived from IP address
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to:
- Improve website performance
- Remember user preferences
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Deliver relevant advertising
- Measure marketing effectiveness
- Enhance user experience
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some portions of the Website may not function properly.
How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Deliver news content and services
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Send newsletters and updates
- Improve our content and user experience
- Monitor and analyze Website usage
- Prevent fraud and maintain security
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Use
- Deliver and measure advertising
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter or other communications, we may send emails regarding:
- News updates
- Featured content
- Special announcements
- Website updates
- Promotional communications
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or contacting us directly.
User-Generated Content
Any comments, submissions, story tips, or other content you voluntarily post or submit may become publicly visible. Please do not submit sensitive personal information through public areas of the Website.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove content submitted by users.
Advertising and Analytics
We may work with third-party advertising partners, analytics providers, and service providers that collect information through cookies and similar technologies.
These third parties may use information about your interactions with the Website to:
- Measure advertising performance
- Deliver personalized advertisements
- Analyze traffic and engagement
- Improve products and services
Examples may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google Ad Manager
- Newsletter service providers
- Social media platforms
- Advertising networks
These providers may maintain their own privacy policies governing their use of collected information.
Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, articles, social media platforms, and services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
We may share information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted vendors who assist in operating our Website and services.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to lawful requests
- Protect our rights and property
- Prevent fraud or security threats
- Protect the safety of users or the public
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale, or transfer of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:
- Providing services
- Maintaining business records
- Resolving disputes
- Complying with legal obligations
When information is no longer required, we will delete or anonymize it when feasible.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Accessing your personal information
- Correcting inaccurate information
- Requesting deletion of information
- Restricting certain processing activities
- Opting out of marketing communications
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Eligible California residents may request:
- Access to personal information collected
- Deletion of personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Information regarding categories of collected data
- Information regarding categories of disclosures
We will not discriminate against users for exercising their privacy rights.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Protecting Children’s Privacy
Aloha News Network is committed to complying with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”).
Our Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
No Knowing Collection
We do not knowingly:
- Request personal information from children under 13
- Allow children under 13 to submit personal information
- Use personal information from children under 13 for marketing purposes
Parental Rights
If a parent or guardian believes that a child under 13 has provided personal information through our Website, please contact us immediately.
Upon verification, we will take reasonable steps to:
- Investigate the report
- Delete the child’s information from our records
- Prevent further collection where appropriate
Contact Regarding Children’s Information
Parents or guardians may contact us using the information provided below to inquire about or request deletion of a child’s information.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard governing these signals, the Website may not respond to all Do Not Track requests.
International Users
If you access the Website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.
By using the Website, you consent to such transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or business operations.
When updates are made, the revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
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