This Privacy Policy explains how The Maine Buzz ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the Veterans Day 2026 special section at veterans-day.themainebuzz.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information we collect
Information you provide. If you contact us or submit a name for the Wall of Honor, we may collect the information you choose to share, such as your name, email address, and details about the veteran being honored, including photographs.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages viewed, links clicked, and the date and time of your visit
- The website that referred you to the Site
Cookies and similar technologies
The Site may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site, improve its content, and measure the reach of sponsor recognition. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Some parts of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
How we use information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- To review and publish Wall of Honor submissions
- To respond to your questions and requests
- To understand Site traffic and report aggregate audience statistics to sponsors
- To protect the security and integrity of the Site and comply with legal obligations
How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us host, analyze, and operate the Site, under obligations to protect your information
- Sponsors, in aggregate or de-identified form only (for example, total page views); we do not share your individual personal information with sponsors
- Legal authorities, when required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public
Information you submit for public display, such as a Wall of Honor entry, will be visible to anyone who visits the Site.
Third-party links and share buttons
The Site contains links to sponsor websites, nonprofit organizations, and social media platforms. When you click a link or use a share button, you leave the Site, and the privacy practices of that third party apply. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of other websites.
Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Your choices
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided to us, including a Wall of Honor submission, by contacting us at the address below. You may also opt out of cookies through your browser settings.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date above will reflect the most recent revision.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact The Maine Buzz at privacy@themainebuzz.com.
