Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2024

NewsBreak Media Network d/b/a Shep Digital Solutions (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates shepdigital.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information from users who visit our Site. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Site and not to information collected offline or through any other means.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from you when you use our Site.

1.1. Personal Information
We may collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or other contact information if you voluntarily provide it through forms, surveys, or other features of our Site.

1.2. Non-Personal Information (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects non-personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • IP address
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the Site
  • Referring website addresses

This data is used for the purpose of analyzing traffic patterns, improving the Site’s performance, and enhancing user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect in the following ways:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
  • To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the Site
  • To prevent fraudulent or malicious activity
  • To comply with legal requirements

3. Use of Cookies

Our Site uses “cookies” to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. Cookies allow Google Analytics to function by recognizing a return visitor and collecting anonymized traffic data. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may limit your ability to use some features of our Site.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how you use our Site. Google Analytics collects information such as:

  • How often users visit the Site
  • What pages they visit
  • What other sites they used before coming to our Site

Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Site, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information. Google’s ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to our Site is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which can be found here.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personally identifiable information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • To comply with legal requirements or court orders
  • To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others
  • With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential

6. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites before providing any personal information.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

8. Your Choices

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. If you would like to review or request changes to your personal information, please contact us using the information below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the effective date at the top.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

NewsBreak Media Network
support@shepdigital.com
520 W Summit Hill Ave, Suite 902
Knoxville TN, 37902
615-696-7500