Utah Independent News Association (UINA)

Last updated: March 2026

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Summary

UINA collects only limited information needed to operate the association and communicate with members. We do not sell or trade personal data. Information is used only for membership administration, communication, and providing resources related to independent local journalism.

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Overview

The Utah Independent News Association (UINA) respects the privacy of its members and visitors. This policy explains what information we collect, how it may be used, and how we work to protect it.

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UINA exists to support independent local journalism in Utah. We collect only the information necessary to operate the association, provide resources, and communicate with members.

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Information We Collect

UINA may collect limited personal information when you:

• apply for membership

• contact the association

• sign up for email updates

• participate in discussions or resource sharing

 

Information collected may include:

• name

• email address

• organization or publication (if applicable)

• basic contact information

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We do not collect sensitive personal data unless it is voluntarily provided.

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How Information Is Used

Information provided to UINA may be used to:

• communicate with members and applicants

• provide access to member resources

• share updates about UINA activities

• respond to questions or requests

• maintain membership records

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UINA does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

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Email Communications

Members or visitors who provide an email address may receive occasional updates about:

• UINA resources

• events or announcements

• opportunities related to independent local journalism

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Recipients may unsubscribe from email communications at any time.

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Member Directory

UINA may maintain a public directory of member organizations in order to highlight and support independent local journalism across Utah.

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Information displayed in such a directory may include:

• publication or organization name

• city or region served

• website link

• general contact information

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Personal contact details will not be published without permission.

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Website Data

Like most websites, the UINA website may collect limited technical information such as:

• browser type

• device type

• pages visited

• approximate location

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This information is used only to understand how the website is used and to improve its functionality.

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Cookies

The UINA website may use basic cookies or similar technologies provided by the website platform to support normal site operation and analytics.

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Users may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies if desired.

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Sharing of Information

UINA does not share personal information with third parties except when necessary to operate the website or provide services such as website hosting or email delivery.

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Any service providers are expected to handle data responsibly.

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Data Security

UINA takes reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access or misuse. However, no online system can guarantee complete security.

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Links to Other Websites

The UINA website may link to other websites or resources. UINA is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

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Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated periodically as UINA grows or as website practices change. The most recent version will always be posted on the UINA website.

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Contact

Questions about this privacy policy may be directed to:

Utah Independent News Association
utahindependentnews@gmail.com