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California Privacy Notice (CCPA)

Last updated: July 15, 2026

This California Privacy Notice supplements our Privacy Policy and applies to California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Categories of Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information: Identifiers (IP address, email address submitted via contact form); Internet activity information (pages viewed, browser type, referring URL); and Inferences (aggregate traffic patterns — not tied to individuals).

We do not collect: Social Security numbers, financial information, health information, biometric data, geolocation data, or sensitive personal information.

How We Use Personal Information

We use collected information to operate and improve the Site, respond to contact form submissions, and comply with legal obligations. We do not use personal information for targeted advertising.

Selling or Sharing Personal Information

We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Your California Rights

As a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect about you; request deletion of your personal information; correct inaccurate personal information; opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we don't do this, but you have the right); and not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

How to Submit a Request

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at editor@sonomatribune.com or use our contact form. We will respond within 45 days.

Authorized Agent

You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. We may require verification of the agent's authority.

Contact

Questions about this notice? Contact us at editor@sonomatribune.com.