Privacy
Privacy Policy
How 976-7070 The Get Fresh Line collects, uses, and protects information when you visit the site, subscribe, or share a shoutout/story.
What this policy covers
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to this website and our related forms (like newsletter signups, contact messages, story submissions, and shoutouts/voicemail features).
The basics
Information we collect
We collect information you choose to share with us—like when you fill out a form, subscribe to updates, or submit a story.
Depending on what you do on the site, this may include your name (or nickname), email address, and the content you submit (for example: a message, story, interview request, or shoutout/voicemail). If you upload or record audio, that recording and any details you include may be stored and reviewed for moderation and publication.
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We also collect limited technical data automatically, such as your IP address, device/browser information, pages you visit, and approximate location (city/region). This helps us keep the site secure, understand what content people enjoy, and improve performance.
How we use your information
We use information to: operate and improve the site; respond to messages; send newsletters/updates if you opt in; moderate submissions; publish stories/shoutouts when you give permission; and protect the site from spam, abuse, and security threats.
Cookies & analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure traffic, and understand how visitors use the site. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Sharing & publication
If you submit a story, interview, or shoutout/voicemail, we may publish it on the site or our social channels if you’ve given permission (or if the submission is clearly intended for public posting). We may edit for length/clarity and remove personal info for safety. We do not sell your personal information.
Third-party services
We may use trusted third-party tools to run the site (for example: web hosting, email/newsletter delivery, spam prevention, analytics, and embedded media). These providers may process limited data on our behalf to deliver their services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.
Data retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, including maintaining the archive and meeting legal/security obligations. If you request deletion, we’ll honor it where possible—except where we need to keep records for legitimate business, legal, or safety reasons.
Your choices
You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link in our messages. You can also request access, correction, or deletion of your information by contacting us. If you submitted content for publication, you can request updates or removal, and we’ll do our best to comply.
Questions?
Contact us about privacy
Send a note if you have questions, want to update/remove a submission, or need help with email preferences.
Help preserve the culture—on your terms
Got a memory from the party-line era? Share it with the archive. You choose what’s public, what’s private, and what name we use.