Sowega Publishing LLC, dba The Southern Tribune, considers your privacy important. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all those who provide us with their contact information while purchasing our products. This policy describes the ways that personally identifiable and anonymous information about our newspaper subscribers is collected, how that information might be shared, and how someone can request changes to the way their personal information is used or shared. This privacy statement applies to websites operated by or on behalf of Sowega Publishing, LLC and its subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions and related companies.

Refund Policy:

All sales are final and subject to the laws of the the states in which the sales occur. The newspaper can refund all or part of any sale at their own discretion.  All refunds will take place through the payment gateway and will be returned to the original account.

Information you provide when subscribing:

Personally identifiable information is information that can identify you, such as your full name, email address, postal address, and telephone number. We collect personally identifiable information that you choose to provide to us when you subscribe to our publication or otherwise communicate with us. When you provide this information to us, you are no longer anonymous. We also may receive information about you from other sources and add it to the information you have provided to us. If you purchase products or services from one of our websites, you may choose to provide us with your credit card information. Sowega Publishing LLC is not responsible for the information you volunteer about yourself in discussions in our forums or in publicly accessible interactions.

Anonymous Information We Collect:

We may in the future use cookies and other Internet technologies to enrich your online experience by managing our website and email programs. Our cookies will not contain any information, in itself, that is personally identifiable.

How We Use Your Information:

We may use your contact information for any of the following reasons:
  • To send you notices for subscription renewal.
  • To provide you with information about products or services you’ve ordered.
  • Ask for your input to help in our research about our services, events, or products or to provide you with additional information about this site and about other Sowega Publishing LLC media products, services, or events that we think might be of interest to you.
All promotional and research email messages you receive from us will include an option to opt out of future email communications. We may also send you e-newsletters with targeted, relevant content. Each e-newsletter will provide you with an opportunity to opt out of that particular e-newsletter. In some cases, we may send you relevant, carefully-screened offers from reputable third party businesses or organizations. Many of our customers appreciate receiving these offers because they relate to their business or occupation. However, you will always be able to opt out of receiving future third party offers.

How We Share Your Information:

We don’t. Your information is not shared with any third parties.

How We Keep Your Information Secure:

We use reasonable precautions, including appropriate technical, administrative, and physical procedures, to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or alteration. Due to the design of the Internet and other factors outside our control, we cannot guarantee that communications between you and our servers will be free from unauthorized access by third parties.

Children’s Policy:

Sowega Publishing, LLC web sites are not intended for use by children, especially those under the age of 13. No one under the age of 13 should provide any personal information or participate in any forums, chats, or online discussions. Minors under the age of 18 are prohibited from making purchases, including subscriptions, on our sites. Please discourage your children from providing any personal information about themselves to anyone in any public discussion areas.

Terms of Use:

By using any of our websites, you consent to our use of your contact information as it is outlined in this privacy statement. Sowega Publishing, LLC reserves the right to access and disclose personally identifiable information to comply with applicable laws, lawful government requests and court orders, or to investigate alleged fraud or violations of the Terms of Use of Sowega Publishing websites. If we decide to change our privacy statement, we will post the changes on this page. Users are encouraged to review this page for any changes. Your continued use of this site constitutes your acceptance of this entire privacy statement.

How to Contact Us:

If you wish to update your subscription contact information, please contact charlie@southerntribune.news. If you wish to opt out of receiving email, faxes, or phone calls from any Sowega Publishing businesses, please send an email to charlie@southerntribune.news or use the link at the bottom of the email you wish to opt out of. For all other inquiries, please contact charlie@southerntribune.news.