- 07/09/2025
Only in Ocala (“Only in Ocala,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a local-news service operated by Notice Me Marketing and Media, LLC (“Notice Me Marketing and Media”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, subscribers, and anyone who interacts with our websites, mobile experiences, email newsletters, and any other online services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”).
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Services. It does not apply to information collected offline, through third-party websites we do not control, or by Notice Me Marketing and Media offerings that display their own privacy statements.
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Information You Provide | Account registration data, newsletter sign-ups, comments, survey responses, contest entries, customer-service inquiries. | You |
| Information Collected Automatically | IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referring URLs, pages visited, time spent, links clicked, approximate location, and cookie data. | Automated tracking technologies (cookies, pixels, SDKs, log files) |
| Information from Partners & Public Sources | Social-media handles, demographic inferences, advertising identifiers, or analytics data. | Analytics vendors, advertising partners, public databases |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., race or ethnicity, precise geolocation, health data) and request that you do not provide it through the Services.
Provide & Maintain the Services – deliver news content, manage accounts, process subscriptions, and troubleshoot issues.
Personalize Content & Advertising – remember preferences, suggest stories, and tailor ads (subject to your choices).
Communicate With You – send newsletters, service announcements, marketing messages, and respond to requests.
Measure Performance – conduct analytics, research, and reporting to understand audience interests and improve our products.
Ensure Security & Legal Compliance – detect fraud, enforce terms, comply with laws, and protect our rights or the rights of others.
We disclose information only as needed for the following purposes:
Service Providers – trusted vendors who support operations under contractual confidentiality.
Affiliates – Notice Me Marketing and Media and future entities under common ownership.
Advertising & Marketing Partners – to facilitate interest-based ads; we do not sell personal information for monetary value.
Business Transfers – in case of merger, acquisition, reorganization, or asset sale.
Legal & Safety Reasons – to comply with law or protect users and the public.
With Your Consent – in ways you explicitly request or authorize.
We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, and SDKs to recognize your browser or device, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver ads. You may disable cookies in your browser or use industry opt-out tools (e.g., NAI). Some features may not function without cookies.
| Choice | How to Exercise It |
|---|---|
| Email Marketing | Click “unsubscribe” in any promotional email or update preferences in your account. |
| Push Notifications | Disable notifications in your browser or device settings. |
| Targeted Advertising | Use the “Your Privacy Choices” link in our footer or opt-out via NAI/DAA tools. |
| Cookie Control | Set your browser to reject or delete cookies and trackers. |
| Do Not Sell/Share | For eligible U.S. residents, use the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link where available. |
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
To exercise these rights, email info@onlyinocala.com or call 352-304-3217. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
The Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we’ve done so, we will delete it in accordance with applicable law (e.g., COPPA).
We are based in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the U.S. and other countries that may have different data-protection standards. We use lawful mechanisms for these transfers where required.
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—such as encryption, access control, and firewalls—to protect your data. While no system is 100% secure, we work to safeguard information in accordance with industry standards.
We retain your information as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. Retention length depends on the nature of the data and legal requirements.
Our Services may contain links to or integrations with third-party sites or platforms (e.g., social media, sponsors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies separately.
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. If material changes are made, we’ll post a notice or notify you directly where appropriate. Continued use of our Services means you accept the updated terms.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@onlyinocala.com
Phone: 352-304-3217
We uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity and ethical reporting, ensuring that truth and transparency prevail in all our content.
