Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 6, 2026
Last Updated: May 6, 2026

The Nashville Dispatch (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile applications, subscribe to our newsletters, or interact with our content.

Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using The Nashville Dispatch, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and billing details when you subscribe, register, or create an account.
Payment Information: Credit card or other payment details processed through secure third-party providers.
Communications: Emails, tips, comments, survey responses, and other messages you send us.
Event Registrations: Information provided when signing up for events, webinars, or community forums.

Information We Collect Automatically

Device & Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to understand user behavior and improve our services.
Location Data: General geographic location derived from your IP address or device settings.

Information from Third Parties

Social media platforms when you interact with our accounts.
Advertising and analytics partners (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel).
Public records and databases for journalistic reporting purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

To deliver news, newsletters, and alerts you subscribe to.
To process payments and manage subscriptions.
To improve our website, content, and user experience.
To analyze traffic and audience trends.
To display relevant advertising.
To respond to your inquiries, tips, and feedback.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist with hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics, and advertising.
Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Remember your preferences and login status.
Understand how visitors use our site.
Deliver personalized content and advertisements.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Your Choices & Rights

Access & Update: Log into your account or contact us to review or correct your information.
Unsubscribe: Click the “unsubscribe” link in any email or manage preferences in your account.
Opt-Out of Tracking: Use browser do-not-track settings or opt-out of interest-based advertising via the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.
Delete Account: Contact us to request deletion of your account and associated data.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or storage system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Nashville Dispatch is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links & Services

Our site may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Twitter feeds). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

The Nashville Dispatch
615 Commerce Street, Suite 400
Nashville, TN 37203

Email: privacy@nashvilledispatch.com
Phone: (615) 555-0140