Welcome to La Voix Journal. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use our site.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

• Information You Provide: When you submit a story, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, or other details you choose to share.

• User-Generated Content: Stories, comments, or other content you submit to Maple Hearts or La Voix Journal may include personal information.

B. Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze trends, and administer the site. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and publish submissions to Maple Hearts or La Voix Journal .

• To send newsletters, updates, or other communications you have opted into.

• To improve our website, services, and user experience.

• To respond to inquiries or provide customer support.

• To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.

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3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties unless:

• You have given explicit consent.

• It is necessary to fulfill a service (e.g., publishing a story).

• Required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We may share anonymized or aggregated data for research, analytics, or marketing purposes.

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4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

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5. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Correction: Update or correct inaccuracies in your information.

• Deletion: Request the removal of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).

• Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for certain uses of your data, such as marketing communications.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@lavoixjournal.com

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6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

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7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete the information.

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8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Email: hello@lavoixjournal.com