AVLPundit.com
Effective Date: October 20, 2026
1. Introduction
AVLPundit.com provides news, commentary, and information about Asheville, Buncombe County, local government, public affairs, and community issues. We respect your privacy and are committed to handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website or contact us through our contact form.
2. Information Collected Through Our Contact Form
AVLPundit uses WPForms to provide its website contact form. When you submit a message, you may provide your name, email address, and any additional information you include in your message.
We use this information to respond to your inquiry and communicate with you when necessary. Please do not submit sensitive personal or financial information through the contact form.
Contact form submissions may be delivered to our email account and, depending on our website configuration, stored in our WordPress database. We retain this information only as long as reasonably necessary for communication, recordkeeping, or legal obligations.
3. Website Security and Technical Information
Our website hosting provider and security tools may process certain technical information, such as IP addresses, browser information, and server logs, to maintain website security, troubleshoot problems, and prevent unauthorized access.
The information collected depends on our hosting configuration and the services used to operate the website.
4. Cookies
AVLPundit operates on WordPress and uses WPForms. WordPress and certain website features may use cookies or similar technologies to support functionality and security.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functions.
5. Sharing of Information
AVLPundit does not sell personal information submitted through its contact form.
We may share information with service providers, such as our website hosting provider or email service, when necessary to operate the website and respond to inquiries. We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect our website and its users.
6. External Links
Our website may link to government websites, news organizations, social media platforms, and other external resources. These websites have their own privacy policies and practices. AVLPundit is not responsible for how third-party websites collect or use information.
7. Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable steps to protect information handled through our website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
8. Children’s Privacy
AVLPundit is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information through our contact form, please contact us so we can review the matter.
9. Your Privacy Requests
You may contact us to request information about personal information you have submitted through our website or to request its correction or deletion, subject to applicable legal requirements.
We will review and respond to requests as required by applicable law.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, or privacy practices change. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the contact form on our website.
Website: https://avlpundit.com
Email: [email protected]