Cléco (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at www.clecoeditorial.com (the “Website”), use our services, or interact with our content across platforms.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:
a. Information You Provide Directly:
Name, email address, and contact details (e.g., when signing up for newsletters, contacting us, submitting comments, or applying for features).
Business name and social handles (if submitting your brand for feature consideration).
Content submissions or media files (for interviews or product submissions).
b. Information We Collect Automatically:
IP address, device information, browser type, and access times.
Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies.
c. Information From Third Parties:
Social media platforms if you connect with us via Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.
Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
Provide, manage, and improve our editorial content and website experience.
Communicate with you about features, events, newsletters, or promotions.
Conduct analytics and research to enhance our platform.
Personalize your experience based on your preferences and behavior.
Respond to inquiries and process submissions for interviews or brand features.
Enforce our terms and protect against fraud or misuse.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:
Service Providers (e.g., hosting, email marketing, analytics platforms).
Event Partners or Collaborators when necessary to facilitate interviews or brand features (with your consent).
Legal Authorities when required to comply with the law or protect our rights.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
Track website usage for analytics.
Improve user experience through personalization.
Serve targeted editorial content and advertisements.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. By using our site, you consent to the use of these technologies.
5. Email & Marketing Communications
You may opt-in to receive newsletters, editorial picks, or updates. You can unsubscribe at any time via the “unsubscribe” link in the email or by contacting us at [insert email].
6. User-Generated Content & Public Contributions
Any content you submit for features (interviews, photos, brand submissions) may be published publicly across our platforms. By submitting, you grant Cléco a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute your submission in editorial, print, digital, and promotional content, with attribution.
7. Third-Party Links
Our content may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., brand websites, product links, affiliate programs). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before sharing your data.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for users aged 16 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us immediately.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., California or the EU), you may have rights to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to or restrict our processing of your data.
Withdraw consent for communications or data use.
File a complaint with a regulatory authority.
To exercise these rights, email us at officialcleco@gmail.com.
10. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
11. Security Measures
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure.
12. International Users
If you are accessing Cléco from outside the United States, please note your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.
13. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with the new effective date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Cléco Media Email: [insert official contact email] Website: clecoeditorial.com Attn: Privacy Policy Inquiry