Last Updated: February 5th, 2026
Overview
South Metro Scoop ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you subscribe to our email newsletter and interact with our content.
By subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
Information Collected Automatically:
Website Analytics:
When you visit our website, we use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with our content. These tools collect information such as:
This information is anonymized and helps us improve our content and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
How We Share Your Information
We do NOT sell your email address or personal information to third parties.
We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:
Newsletter Sponsors: We may share aggregated, anonymized statistics about our subscriber base (total subscribers, open rates, geographic distribution) with newsletter sponsors for marketing purposes. We never share individual subscriber email addresses or identifiable information with sponsors.
Service Providers: We use Beehiiv to deliver our newsletter. Beehiiv has access to subscriber information only to send emails on our behalf and is obligated to protect your information according to their privacy policy.
Payment Processing: For paid subscriptions or products, we use Stripe to process payments. Stripe handles all payment information securely, and we do not store credit card details on our servers.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or to protect our rights and safety.
Marketing Communications
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email we send you. Please note that even if you unsubscribe from marketing emails, we may still send you transactional emails (such as responses to your direct inquiries).
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your information as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. If you unsubscribe, we may retain certain information for record-keeping purposes and to comply with legal obligations.
Third-Party Links
Our newsletter may contain links to third-party websites, local businesses, or external content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our newsletter is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our newsletter after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: brady@southmetroscoop.com
South Metro Scoop
Your Consent
By subscribing to our newsletter, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described.