Last updated: June 14, 2026
Florida Innovation News (“FL Innovation News,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit flinnovationnews.com (the “Site”) or engage with our content and services.
1. Scope
This Policy applies to all visitors and users of the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: your name, email address, company or affiliation, and any content you submit through contact forms, comments, newsletter sign-ups, surveys, or reader registration.
Information collected automatically: IP address, browser type and version, device and operating system information, referring/exit pages, pages viewed, time-zone setting, and dates/times of access. This data is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, measure audience engagement, and improve performance. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the Site may not function properly without them.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver, maintain, and improve the Site and our content;
- To respond to your inquiries and process newsletter or registration requests;
- To analyze traffic and understand how readers engage with our content;
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse;
- To comply with legal obligations.
5. Google Analytics and Google Site Kit
We use Google Analytics and Google Site Kit to understand how visitors use the Site. These services use cookies and collect usage data (such as IP address and pages visited) that is processed by Google. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy and How Google uses information from sites that use its services. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Reader Revenue Manager and Subscribe with Google
We use Google’s Reader Revenue Manager and “Subscribe with Google” to provide optional reader features such as newsletters, reader registration, surveys, voluntary contributions, and subscriptions. When you interact with these features, certain information (such as your Google account email, and any payment or subscription details) is collected and processed by Google in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. We do not collect or store your full payment card information. We may receive limited information, such as your email address or subscription status, to provide the service you requested.
7. Newsletters and Email Communications
If you sign up for our newsletter, we use your email address to send you updates and related content. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us.
8. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with: (a) service providers and partners (such as Google) who help us operate the Site and its features; (b) authorities or third parties when required by law or to protect our rights; and (c) a successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, and to opt out of certain processing. Residents of California (under the CCPA/CPRA) and the European Economic Area and United Kingdom (under the GDPR) may have additional rights. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
11. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
12. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Third-Party Links
The Site may link to third-party websites or services that we do not control. This Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
14. International Users
The Site is operated from the United States. If you access it from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us at flinnovationnews@gmail.com or through the contact options on our Site.