Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains, in plain language, how Panhandle Weekly handles information when you visit this website or contact the newsroom. It is intended to describe current site practices and may be updated as the website changes.
Information you choose to send
When you use a contact or tip form, the site may collect the information you enter, such as your name, contact details, message, location, date, and uploaded files. Form submissions are stored in the site’s WordPress database and may also be sent to the site’s administrative email address. Do not submit passwords, Social Security numbers, banking details, medical records, or information you are not authorized to share.
Technical information
Like most websites, the server may record technical details such as IP address, browser type, device information, referring page, requested URL, and time of access. This information can be used to operate the site, investigate errors or abuse, protect security, and understand general site use.
Cookies and local storage
WordPress, security tools, caching services, embedded content, and the site’s cookie-consent system may use cookies or similar browser storage. Necessary cookies support functions such as security, forms, preferences, and administration. Where the consent banner offers a choice, optional categories can be managed through that banner. Browser settings can also limit or delete cookies, although some features may not work as intended.
Embedded content and external links
Articles may link to or embed material from government agencies, video platforms, social networks, maps, or other websites. Those services may receive technical information about your visit and are governed by their own privacy policies. Panhandle Weekly is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
How information may be used
- To review and respond to messages, tips, correction requests, and other submissions.
- To research, report, edit, and document news coverage.
- To operate, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the website.
- To comply with law, enforce site rules, or protect people, rights, and systems.
Retention and disclosure
Information may be retained as long as reasonably needed for editorial, operational, legal, security, or archival purposes. It may be shared with service providers that help host, protect, or operate the site; with professional advisers; when required by law; or when reasonably necessary to protect safety and rights. A message submitted through the ordinary web form should not be assumed to be anonymous, encrypted end to end, or legally privileged.
Children
This general-audience news site is not directed to children under 13, and Panhandle Weekly does not knowingly solicit personal information from them through its contact form.
Questions and requests
To ask a privacy question or request access, correction, or deletion of information you submitted, use the newsroom contact form. Some information may need to be retained for legitimate editorial, legal, security, or recordkeeping reasons.
Effective and last reviewed: July 26, 2026.