Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17 July 2025

At IL Weekly, your privacy is a serious priority, and we treat it that way. When you visit our website [website here], we collect and protect your personal information with care, transparency, and purpose. By using this Site, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect both personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) and non-personal data through the following means:

• Information you provide directly (e.g. your name, email address, or other contact details via forms, newsletter signups, or inquiries)
• Data collected automatically through cookies, including your IP address, browser type, device data, pages visited, and access times
• Insights gathered from analytics and advertising services that track general usage behavior across the Site

2. How We Use Your Information

IL Weekly uses the information we collect to:

• Customize your reading experience and suggest relevant content
• Improve website functionality and content quality
• Communicate with you through email newsletters or responses to inquiries
• Monitor usage trends and prevent suspicious or unauthorized activity
• Support operational services like analytics or user experience tools

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties, ever.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like most websites, IL Weekly uses cookies and similar tools to personalize content, measure engagement, and deliver relevant ads. You can manage your cookie preferences directly through your browser settings. To learn more, please refer to our [Cookie Policy].

4. Sharing of Information

We may share information only under the following conditions:

• With trusted third-party providers who support analytics, marketing, hosting, or technical services
• When legally required by authorities, subpoenas, or applicable laws
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other business transition

In all cases, we ensure that third parties uphold equivalent privacy protections.

5. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access or request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of promotional communications at any time
• Adjust your cookie preferences within your browser
• Request information about how your data is used

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:[email protected]

6. Data Security

We apply strong technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or modification. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is ever fully secure. We work diligently to protect your data within those practical limits.

7. Third-Party Links

IL Weekly may occasionally include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or privacy practices of external sites. We recommend reviewing their policies before submitting personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our content is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from minors. If we become aware of such data being submitted, we will promptly delete it from our systems.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Revisions will be posted on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed.

10. Contact Us

Have questions about how your data is handled? Get in touch:

Email: [email protected]

Website: ilweekly