Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026
Last Updated: February 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how AroundPearlRiver.com (“Around Pearl River,” “APR,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and shares information when you use our website, submit tips, interact with content, or use any associated features.

By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the website.

1. Information We Collect

A) Information You Provide

• Name and email address (if provided)
• Tip submissions, messages, and descriptions
• Uploaded media (photos, videos, files)
• Ratings, reviews, and related submission data
• Business-related communications or requests

B) Automatic Information

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser, device, and operating system information
• Pages visited, interactions, and referral sources
• Server logs and security-related records

C) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, analyze traffic, and improve performance.

2. How We Use Information

• Reviewing, verifying, and responding to submissions
• Publishing or sharing submitted content (per our Terms of Service)
• Contacting you regarding submissions or site operations
• Operating, maintaining, and improving the website
• Preventing abuse, spam, fraud, or malicious activity
• Measuring traffic and engagement using analytics

3. Tips, Media & Anonymity

Submitted tips, photos, and videos may be stored, archived, edited, and published publicly.

Requests for anonymity will be reasonably respected when possible but cannot be guaranteed, especially where information is publicly identifiable or legally required.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared:

• With service providers (hosting, analytics, email, security)
• With payment processors (such as Stripe) for voluntary contributions
• When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of APR or the public

5. Payments & Financial Support

Voluntary financial support is processed by third-party providers such as Stripe. APR does not store full payment card information.

Payment processors operate under their own privacy policies and terms.

6. Advertising, Analytics & Embedded Content

APR may display advertisements, sponsored content, affiliate links, and embedded third-party media. Third-party services may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

We use analytics tools (including Google Analytics) to understand traffic and improve site performance.

7. Data Retention

Information may be retained indefinitely for editorial, operational, security, legal, or historical purposes. Deletion of information is not guaranteed upon request.

8. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information, but no system is completely secure. APR cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Your Choices & Rights

• You may choose not to submit personal information
• You may disable cookies in your browser
• You do not have guaranteed rights to access, modify, or delete submitted information

11. Legal Requests & Preservation

APR may preserve and disclose information if required by law or legal process, even if content has been removed from public view.

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

13. Changes to This Policy

APR may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact

Email: sendatip@aroundpearlriver.com