Giveaway Official Rules

SEI Times LLC | seitimes.com
Last updated: June 2026

We believe good journalism and good privacy practices go hand in hand. This policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it. We'll keep it plain.

Who This APplies To

This Privacy Policy applies to visitors and subscribers of seitimes.com, readers who sign up for our newsletter, and anyone who submits content or reaches out to us through this site.

This site is owned and operated by SEI Times LLC, an Indiana limited liability company.

What We Collect

Information You Give Us

When you subscribe or create an account: Name, email address, billing address, and payment information. Payment data is processed through Wix Payments — we do not store your full credit card number on our servers.

When you sign up for our newsletter: Your email address.

When you submit a letter, photo, or story lead: Your name, email address, and any other information you include in your submission.

When you post a comment: Your name (or display name) and email address, along with the content of your comment.

Information We Collect Automatically

Usage data: When you visit our site, we collect standard information about your visit: pages viewed, time spent on the site, referring URL, browser type, and device type. This is used to understand how readers use the site and to improve it.

Cookies: Our site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and gather analytics data. You can adjust your browser settings to decline cookies, though some features of the site may not work correctly if you do.

Analytics: We use analytics tools to measure site traffic and reader behavior. This data is aggregated and is not used to identify individual readers.

Advertising

Our site may display advertising. Third-party advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. These partners operate under their own privacy policies. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance at optout.aboutads.info.

How We Use WHat We Collect

We use the information we collect to:

Fulfill your subscription and process payments
Send you the newsletter and other communications you've requested
Respond to your messages, letters, and story submissions
Publish your comments or submitted content (when you've provided it for that purpose)
Improve the website and understand how readers engage with our work
Comply with legal obligations

We don't sell your personal information. We don't share your information with advertisers beyond what's necessary to serve ads on the site.

How We Share Information

Service Providers: We work with third-party services to operate the site. These include Wix (our website platform and payment processor) and our email newsletter platform. These providers access your information only to perform services on our behalf and are bound by confidentiality obligations.

Advertising Partners: Third-party advertisers may receive aggregated or anonymized data about site traffic. They do not receive your name, email, or other personally identifying information from us.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of SEI Times LLC, our readers, or others.

Business Transfers: If SEI Times LLC is ever sold or merged, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We would notify you in advance of any such change.

We will not otherwise share, sell, or rent your personal information to anyone.

Email Communications

If you've subscribed to our newsletter or created an account, we'll send you emails related to your subscription and our publication. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any email. Note that unsubscribing from the newsletter does not cancel a paid subscription — manage that through your account settings.

Data Retention

We keep your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you cancel your subscription, we may retain your data for a reasonable period for legal and accounting purposes, then delete it.

Your Choices

You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your account and associated data
Opt out of marketing emails at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@39northmarketing.com.

Children's Privacy

This site is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we've inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our practices change. If we make material changes, we'll post a notice on the site and update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.