This page explains what information County Line News collects and how it is used.
What we collect
- Site statistics: our site is hosted on WordPress.com, which collects basic visit statistics such as pages viewed and general location.
- Comments: if you leave a comment, we store your name, email and comment. Comments are checked by Akismet for spam.
- Tips and contact forms: anything you send through our forms or by email, including optional contact details.
- Email subscriptions: if you subscribe, we store your email address to send you our stories.
How we use it
We use this information to run the site, respond to you and report the news. We do not sell your personal information.
Confidential sources
Information shared with us in confidence is not published or shared, and we work to keep it secure.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email tips@countylinenews.org.
Last updated: November 2026