Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Preston Hollow Press ("we," "us," "our," or the "Publication") operates the website prestonhollowpress.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, submit news tips, contact us, or otherwise interact with our services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently.
By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Site or services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with us, you may voluntarily provide certain information, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us or submit inquiries.
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address and any preferences you indicate when subscribing to our newsletters.
- News Tips and Story Leads: Information you submit when providing news tips, including your identity if you choose to provide it, along with any documents, images, or details related to your tip.
- Comments and Feedback: Content you submit through feedback forms, surveys, or other communication channels.
- Advertising Inquiries: Business name, contact information, and advertising goals when you request information about advertising opportunities.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information:
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation patterns.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type (desktop, mobile, tablet), and screen resolution.
- Geographic Data: General geographic location (city, region, country) derived from your IP address.
- Referral Data: The website or source that directed you to our Site.
Privacy-Focused Analytics: We use Umami, a privacy-respecting analytics platform that does not use cookies, does not track users across websites, and does not collect personally identifiable information. Umami is fully GDPR compliant and anonymizes all data.
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms when you interact with our social media accounts, or from advertising partners when you inquire about advertising through third-party platforms. We treat this information according to this Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Editorial Operations
- • Responding to and investigating news tips
- • Communicating with sources
- • Verifying information for stories
Reader Communication
- • Sending newsletters you subscribed to
- • Responding to your inquiries
- • Providing customer support
Site Improvement
- • Analyzing site usage and trends
- • Improving content and features
- • Ensuring site security and performance
Business Operations
- • Processing advertising inquiries
- • Compliance with legal obligations
- • Protecting our rights and property
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who assist in operating our Site, such as email delivery services (for newsletters), form processing services, and hosting providers. These providers are contractually obligated to use your information only to provide services to us.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, subpoena, or other legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
- Business Transfers: If Preston Hollow Press is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership.
- With Your Consent: We may share information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Minimal Approach
Preston Hollow Press takes a privacy-first approach. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising trackers, or third-party analytics that follow you across websites. Our analytics solution (Umami) is cookieless and privacy-respecting.
We may use the following minimal technologies:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality, such as remembering your preferences.
- Local Storage: May be used to store non-sensitive preferences on your device.
You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of our Site may not function properly without cookies.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- • Secure HTTPS encryption for all Site traffic
- • Regular security assessments of our systems
- • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- • Secure data storage with reputable cloud providers
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- Contact Inquiries: For a reasonable period to respond and follow up, typically up to 2 years.
- News Tips: As long as journalistically relevant, potentially indefinitely for significant stories.
- Analytics Data: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you in a structured, commonly used format.
Correction
Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal obligations or journalistic purposes).
Opt-Out
Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or contacting us directly.
Restriction
Request that we limit how we use your personal information under certain circumstances.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we may have information from or about a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].
Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by Preston Hollow Press.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- • The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- • The right to request deletion of your personal information
- • The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
- • The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at [email protected].
International Users
Preston Hollow Press is based in Dallas, Texas, United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: