Effective Date: January 3, 2026

San Juan Pulse respects the privacy of its readers, sources, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and the steps we take to protect it.

San Juan Pulse is an independent local news outlet covering San Juan County, New Mexico. Our mission is to inform the public while protecting the privacy of those who interact with our work.

Information We Collect

San Juan Pulse collects limited information in the following ways:

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect information you choose to share, including:

• Email addresses used for subscriptions, contact forms, or editorial inquiries
• Messages sent to us through email or website forms
• Tips or information submitted voluntarily

We do not require visitors to create an account to read our content.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect basic technical information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits

This information is used only to understand site traffic and improve website performance.

How We Use Information

San Juan Pulse uses collected information to:

• Respond to reader questions or editorial inquiries
• Deliver newsletters or updates if you subscribe
• Improve website functionality and content
• Maintain site security and prevent abuse

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Cookies and Analytics

San Juan Pulse may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Analyze website traffic
• Understand how readers interact with content
• Improve user experience

You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Website hosting
• Email delivery
• Analytics
• Security monitoring

These providers only receive the minimum information necessary to perform their services and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.

Source and Tip Privacy

San Juan Pulse takes source protection seriously.

• Tips and communications sent to our editorial email are treated as confidential
• We do not publish private identifying information without consent unless required by law
• We do not share source information with third parties except when legally compelled

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. While no system is completely secure, we use industry-standard practices to safeguard our website and communications.

External Links

San Juan Pulse articles may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

Children’s Privacy

San Juan Pulse does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us so it can be removed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our website or operations evolve. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, contact:

San Juan Pulse
Email: editor@sanjuanpulse.com

Visit our Contact Page for more information.