Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
Quincy Current respects the privacy of our readers. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you visit QuincyCurrent.com, how that information may be used and the choices available to you.
Who We Are
Quincy Current is an independent local news publication based in Quincy, Illinois.
Questions concerning this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Information We May Collect
Information You Provide
When you contact Quincy Current, submit a news tip, request a correction, inquire about advertising, subscribe to an email service or otherwise communicate with us, we may receive information you voluntarily provide.
This may include your:
- name;
- email address;
- telephone number;
- organization or business name;
- message or submission; and
- other information you choose to provide.
Website Usage Information
Like most websites, QuincyCurrent.com may automatically collect technical information about visits to the site.
This may include:
- pages viewed;
- referring websites;
- approximate geographic location;
- browser type;
- device type;
- operating system;
- IP address;
- date and time of visits; and
- other general website usage information.
This information may be collected through website analytics, cookies, server logs and similar technologies.
Email and Newsletter Information
If Quincy Current offers an email newsletter or news alerts and you choose to subscribe, we may collect your email address and information associated with delivery of those communications.
You may unsubscribe from promotional or newsletter emails at any time through the unsubscribe option provided in those messages.
Cookies
QuincyCurrent.com may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, understand readership, measure website performance, remember preferences and support advertising.
Your browser generally allows you to block, restrict or delete cookies.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features, but readers should remain able to access ordinary news content.
Analytics
Quincy Current may use third-party analytics services to better understand how readers use the website.
Analytics information helps us understand matters such as which stories are being read, how readers reach Quincy Current, what devices are being used and how the website can be improved.
Advertising
Quincy Current may display advertisements from local advertisers or third-party advertising services.
Advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to measure advertising performance and, depending upon the services used, may collect information about interactions with advertisements.
Quincy Current will update this policy as necessary when additional advertising technologies or services are introduced.
How We Use Information
Information collected through QuincyCurrent.com may be used to:
- operate and maintain the website;
- publish and improve local journalism;
- understand readership and website performance;
- respond to questions, news tips and correspondence;
- administer newsletters or alerts requested by readers;
- communicate with advertisers and business partners;
- detect fraud, misuse or security threats;
- measure advertising performance; and
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
We Do Not Sell Reader Information
Quincy Current does not sell or rent readers’ personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the website, deliver communications, provide analytics, manage advertising, maintain security or perform other legitimate website functions.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety or security of Quincy Current, its readers or others.
News Tips and Confidential Sources
Information submitted to a newsroom may sometimes be sensitive.
Quincy Current will make reasonable efforts to protect confidential journalistic sources when confidentiality has been expressly agreed upon. However, ordinary email and website forms should not be assumed to provide absolute anonymity or secure encrypted communication.
Individuals wishing to discuss particularly sensitive information should contact Quincy Current before transmitting confidential materials electronically.
Third-Party Websites
Quincy Current frequently links to government agencies, businesses, public records, social media platforms and other third-party websites as part of our reporting.
Quincy Current does not control and is not responsible for the privacy practices, security or content of websites operated by others.
Children’s Privacy
QuincyCurrent.com is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.
Your Choices
You may contact Quincy Current regarding personal information you have provided to us or to request that appropriate information be corrected or deleted, subject to legitimate journalistic, business, archival and legal considerations.
Requests may be sent to:
Security
Quincy Current takes reasonable measures intended to protect information under our control. No website, email system or electronic transmission, however, can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
Quincy Current may revise this Privacy Policy as the website, technology, advertising services or applicable requirements change.
The date at the top of this page will indicate when the policy was most recently updated.
Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Quincy Current
Quincy, Illinois
news@QuincyCurrent.com
QuincyCurrent.com