Effective Date: January 2026
San Francisco Radar respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when you visit SanFranciscoRadar.com or interact with our journalism.
Our Core Principle
San Francisco Radar exists to serve people—not political parties, advertisers, or hidden agendas. We collect only the information necessary to operate a trustworthy, independent news website and to better serve our readers.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Email addresses when you subscribe to newsletters
- Information you submit through contact forms, tip lines, surveys, or polls
- Comments or feedback you choose to share
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect limited data such as:
- IP address (often anonymized)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring websites
This data is collected through cookies or similar technologies and is used strictly for analytics and site performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Publish and improve our journalism
- Send newsletters or alerts you have opted into
- Understand how readers use our site so we can improve usability
- Respond to reader inquiries or tips
- Protect the security and integrity of our website
We do not use your data to target you for political messaging.
What We Do Not Do
San Francisco Radar:
- Does not sell your personal data
- Does not rent or trade email lists
- Does not share personal data with political parties or campaigns
- Does not allow advertisers to dictate editorial coverage
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and privacy-conscious analytics tools to understand readership trends. You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.
Where possible, we prioritize tools that minimize tracking and avoid invasive data collection.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services for:
- Email newsletter delivery
- Website hosting and analytics
These providers are contractually obligated to safeguard your information and use it only to perform services for San Francisco Radar.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of email communications at any time
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
To exercise your rights, contact us using the information below.
Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
San Francisco Radar does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data, please contact us:
San Francisco Radar
Email: elizabeth@sfradar.com