Sign in Subscribe

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for The Brewster Clipper

Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Welcome to The Brewster Clipper. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our readers while delivering high-quality local journalism. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience for our readers:

  • Voluntary Data: Information you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a Letter to the Editor, or contacting our newsroom (e.g., name, email address).
  • Automatic Data: Like most modern websites, we collect basic technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visit. This helps us understand which local stories are most important to our community.

2. How We Use Your Information

The Brewster Standard uses your information to:

  • Deliver the latest news and headlines via email (if subscribed).
  • Improve our website's performance and layout.
  • Respond to inquiries or news tips submitted by the public.
  • Prevent fraudulent activity or spam in our comments sections.

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

4. Third-Party Services

While we do not currently run third-party display advertising, we may use trusted third-party services to keep the site running:

  • Analytics: To see how many readers we have (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Email Services: To send out our morning headlines (e.g., Mailchimp or Substack). These providers have access to your info only to perform these specific tasks on our behalf.

Our news articles may contain links to external websites (government portals, local businesses, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.

6. Data Security

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information.

7. Changes to This Policy

The Brewster Clipper may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.