Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: May 1, 2024

 

La Villa values your privacy. This policy outlines what data we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

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What We Collect

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter.

• Submitted Stories: Any content, images, or contact information you provide through our “Submit a Story” form.

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How We Use Your Data

• To send you newsletters and updates.

• To evaluate, publish, and credit community-submitted stories.

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How We Protect Your Data

We use secure platforms and do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You may unsubscribe or request data deletion by contacting us at lavillacle@icloud.com.

 

Terms of Use

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Effective Date: May 1, 2024

 

By using our website, you agree to the following terms:

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Use of Content

All articles, photos, and media on La Villa are for community engagement and informational purposes. You may:

• Share content for non-commercial use with proper credit.

• Not reproduce or sell our content without written permission.

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Submissions

If you submit a story or image:

• You affirm it is your original work.

• You grant La Villa permission to edit, publish, and share it.

• La Villa may choose not to publish any submission, for any reason.

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Prohibited Use

You may not use our site to:

• Spread misinformation, hate speech, or offensive material.

• Infringe on others’ rights or submit stolen content.

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Disclaimer

The views expressed in stories, interviews, or opinion pieces are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect those of La Villa or its team or agents. Information shared on La Villa is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as professional advice of any kind. Please consult appropriate professionals when needed.

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Contributor Agreement

By submitting content to La Villa (articles, images, audio, etc.), you agree to the following terms:

• You are the creator of the content or have the right to submit it.

• You grant La Villa the right to publish, edit, and use your submission in print or online, with attribution when possible.

• You retain copyright, but allow La Villa to continue displaying your submission indefinitely.

• You understand that publication is not guaranteed, and La Villa reserves the right to decline or remove content at its discretion.

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To submit content, visit our “Submit a Story” link or email us at lavillacle@icloud.com

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Contact

If you have any questions about these policies or your rights, please contact us at: lavillacle@icloud.com or The Neighborhood and Community Media Association of Greater Cleveland c/o La Villa Communications Co., PO Box 6161, Cleveland, OH 44101. For information on advertising, please contact neighborhoodmediafoundation@gmail.com.