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Privacy Policy

Last updated: [April 1, 2026]

Plank Media Group LLC, doing business as Island Edge Business News ("we," "our," or "us") operates islandedgenews.com (the "Platform"), a local business news platform serving Long Island, NY. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights with respect to that information.

By using the Platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

a) Information you provide directly

If you subscribe to our email newsletter, we collect your email address and any name you choose to provide. We use this to send you news updates, editorial communications, and sponsored content from Island Edge Business News.

b) Information collected automatically

When you visit the Platform, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

  • Your IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type, operating system, and device information
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
  • Clicks, scroll depth, and general interaction patterns

2. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & TRACKING

We use the following third-party tools on the Platform. Each has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data:

Google Analytics — We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Platform. Google may use cookies to track your activity across sites. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

PostHog — We use PostHog for product analytics and session insights. PostHog helps us understand how content is consumed and how the Platform performs. See posthog.com/privacy.

Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising — We use Google AdSense to serve ads when you visit our Platform. Google and other third-party vendors use cookies to serve these ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites on the internet.

• Google Personalization: You can manage or opt out of Google’s personalized advertising by visiting myadcenter.google.com.

• Third-Party Opt-Out: You may also opt out of many third-party vendors' uses of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

Ahrefs Web Analytics — We use Ahrefs' analytics tools to monitor Platform performance and search visibility. Ahrefs may collect anonymized traffic and referral data. See ahrefs.com/privacy-policy.

Ghost Pro (Hosting) — The Platform is hosted on Ghost Pro. Ghost may collect server-level data as part of hosting operations. See ghost.org/privacy.

We may add or change third-party services from time to time. We will update this policy when we do.

3. EMAIL NEWSLETTER

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored and used exclusively to deliver Island Edge Business News editorial and sponsored content emails. We do not sell, rent, or share subscriber email addresses with any third party for marketing purposes.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email we send, or by contacting us directly.

4. COOKIES

The Platform uses cookies to enable analytics, advertising, and site functionality. For a full list of cookies in use, your consent options, and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

We use collected information to:

  • Deliver and improve editorial content
  • Send the newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
  • Analyze traffic and reader behavior to improve the Platform
  • Serve and measure advertising
  • Maintain Platform security and performance

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information based on user consent (such as subscribing to our newsletter), our legitimate interest in operating and improving the Platform, and as necessary to provide our services.

6. DATA RETENTION

Newsletter subscriber data is retained for as long as your subscription is active. Analytics data is retained according to the policies of each third-party provider. You may request deletion of your subscriber information at any time by contacting us.

7. YOUR RIGHTS

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of receiving marketing or newsletter communications at any time
  • Manage cookie preferences through your browser or our cookie consent tool To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@islandedgenews.com. We will respond to requests in accordance with applicable laws.

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Island Edge Business News is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

The Platform contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their individual privacy policies.

10. 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. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. CONTACT

Island Edge Business News 
6 Compton Street, East Rockaway, NY 11518 
Email: privacy@islandedgenews.com

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