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 to understand site traffic, improve website performance, and maintain security.
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, Advertising, and Analytics
San Juan Pulse uses cookies and similar technologies to analyze website traffic, understand how readers interact with content, and improve user experience.
We use third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense, which may use cookies or similar technologies to display advertisements based on visits to this and other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to San Juan Pulse and other sites on the internet.
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- About Ads: https://www.aboutads.info
You can also disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
San Juan Pulse may use third-party services for website hosting, analytics, email delivery, advertising, and security monitoring. These providers receive only the 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 are treated as confidential. Source information is not shared with third parties except when legally required.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure using industry-standard security practices.
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 for removal.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Information
San Juan Pulse
Email: editor@sanjuanpulse.com
For additional inquiries, please visit our Contact page.