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Privacy Policy

Important: This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “Policy”) explains how Panhandle Beacon, LLC (hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) processes Personal Data that we collect from you (hereinafter referred to as the “Subscriber,” or “User”) as a Controller.

Effective Date: July 16, 2026

Information We Collect

Panhandle Beacon may collect information voluntarily provided by users, including names, email addresses, account registration information, classified listings, forum posts, business listings, submitted letters, event submissions, and other content submitted through the website.

How Information Is Used

Operate and maintain the website
Process user accounts and submissions
Communicate with users
Review and moderate submitted content
Improve site functionality and security
Prevent spam, abuse, fraud, or illegal activity
Process advertising or payment services

User Content

Users understand that information submitted publicly to Panhandle Beacon may be visible to other users and searchable by third parties.

Third-Party Services and Payments

The website may use third-party services, including Square for payment processing. Panhandle Beacon does not directly store complete payment card information on its own servers.

Data Security

The Company uses appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the Personal Data it collects and processes. These measures are designed to provide a level of security appropriate to the risk of processing the Subscriber or User’s Personal Data. If you are a Subscriber or User and have any concerns about the security of your Personal Data, please contact us immediately.

Changes and Contact

The Company keeps this Policy under regular review and may update this webpage at any time. This Policy may be amended at any time, and the Subscriber shall be notified only if there are material changes to the Policy. Questions may be directed through the contact information provided on the website.