Effective date:  January 2018
Last review and update:  OctOctober 31, 2025

  1. About Enlace Latino NC 

Enlace Latino NC  is North Carolina's first digital, nonprofit, Spanish-language news outlet, led by immigrant journalists, dedicated to serving the state's Latino and Hispanic communities.

With a statewide and community-based focus, our independent, nonpartisan, and community-centered journalism responds to the urgent need for access to democratic information in Spanish, especially on topics such as politics, government, immigration, health, education, and other public issues that directly affect our communities.

Founded in 2018, our mission It is about empowering the diverse Latino immigrant community in North Carolina to actively participate in the social, political, and economic changes that affect them. Through our journalism and civic engagement efforts, we seek to close critical information gaps, promote equity, and foster the full participation of Latino communities in the democratic life of the state.

You can contact us at:  info@enlacelatinonc.org
Postal address:  1053 East Whitaker Mill Road, Suite 115, Raleigh, NC, 27604.
Phone:  919-238-9314

2. What type of information do we collect 

Under the Privacy Policy of Enlace Latino NC We only collect information when you choose to share it with us, for example:

    • Name and email address, when you subscribe to our newsletters or write to us.
    • Phone number, if you join our WhatsApp lists.
    • Messages, comments or voluntary information sent through contact forms, surveys or campaigns.

    We also use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or similar platforms) that can automatically collect general technical data, such as:

    • Device and browser type
    • Date and time of access
    • Pages visited within our site
    • Approximate location (by region or country, not exact location)
      This information is used in an aggregated and anonymous manner, and is not associated with any personally identifiable data.

    3. What we DON'T do 

    En Enlace Latino NC  We deeply respect your privacy. Therefore, we want to make the following clear:

      • We do not use our own cookies or tracking technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons or advertising scripts.
      • We do not collect sensitive data, such as full IP addresses, exact location, browsing history, or financial information.
      • We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties, advertisers, or any other organization.
      • We do not request copies of personal documents or store information that is not necessary for our journalistic and community work.

      4. How we use your information 

      We use the information you choose to share to:

        • To send you news, alerts, or newsletters that you subscribed to.
        • To answer your questions or comments.
        • To better understand the topics that interest our audience.
        • Prepare impact reports with aggregated data (for example: “70% of our visits come from rural areas”).
          We always ensure that the use of this information is respectful, safe, and proportionate to the goal of strengthening our community work.
        1. Information sharing 
        • We only share information in an aggregated and anonymous way, such as general audience statistics.
        • We never share personally identifiable information without your consent.
        • We work with external providers (e.g., newsletter or visitor analytics services) who manage data according to security policies aligned with best practices, but without having access to your individually identifiable data.
        1. Information security 

          We take reasonable measures to protect the information we handle, including the use of reliable digital tools and restricted access to our databases. We regularly review our security measures to ensure they align with best technological practices. However, no digital system can guarantee absolute security, so we encourage you not to share sensitive information on public channels.

        2. Data retention time 

          We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or until you request its deletion. For example, if you unsubscribe from our newsletters, we will remove your data from our active lists. Subscription data is retained for up to 12 months after the last interaction or until the user requests its deletion.

        3. Your rights 
          You have the right to:
        • Access the personal information you provided to us.
        • Request its correction or deletion at any time.
        • Cancel your subscription to newsletters, alerts, or communications.
        • Contact us with any questions about how we use your information.
          To exercise any of these rights, write to us at: info@enlacelatinonc.org
        1. Protection of minors 

          Our content is intended for adults. We do not intentionally collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have received information from a minor, please contact us so we can remove it.

        2. Changes to this policy 

          We may update this policy if our data practices or technology tools change. If we do, we will post the new version on this page and indicate the date of the last revision.
          We recommend you check this page frequently.

        3. Contact 

          If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, you can write to us at:
          info@enlacelatinonc.org

        Compliance note: 
        This policy is drafted in accordance with the principles of the North Carolina Consumer Privacy Act and international best practices for data protection.