Last updated: February 26, 2026
Oconee News ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website oconneenews.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Site. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe online experience.
We collect minimal information from visitors. When you use our question-and-answer feature, the text of your question is sent to our server to generate a response. We do not store these questions or responses after your session ends. We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use our Site.
Our Site does not use cookies for tracking purposes. We do not use third-party analytics services, advertising networks, or social media tracking pixels. Basic server logs may record your IP address and browser type for security and performance purposes, but these logs are not used for tracking or profiling.
Our Site uses images hosted by Unsplash. When you visit our Site, your browser may make requests to Unsplash's servers to load these images. We encourage you to review Unsplash's privacy policy for information about how they handle data. We do not share any personal information with third parties.
Our Site is designed to be safe and appropriate for all ages, including children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Our content focuses on community news and information about Oconee County, Georgia, and is suitable for a general audience including students and families.
We implement appropriate technical security measures to protect against unauthorized access to our Site. Our Site is served over HTTPS to ensure encrypted connections. We use security headers including Content Security Policy, Strict Transport Security, and other protections to safeguard your browsing experience.
Since we do not collect or store personal information, there is generally no personal data for us to provide, modify, or delete. If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy while using our Site, please contact us using the information below.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
Oconee News
Oconee County, Georgia
Email: info@oconneenews.com