I Live Here Media LLC — Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 9, 2026
Last Updated: March 9, 2026
1. Introduction
I Live Here Media LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our website (iliveheremedia.com), AI-powered chatbot, daily newsletter (“The Westchester Brief”), podcast (“I Live Here Westchester”), and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, request a business listing update, or interact with our Services, you may provide us with your name, email address, and other contact information. We collect only the information necessary to provide the service you have requested.
Chatbot Interactions: When you use our AI-powered chatbot, we may collect the text of your queries to improve the quality and accuracy of responses. Chatbot conversations are not linked to personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily include such information in your queries. We do not require you to identify yourself to use the chatbot.
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: deliver and improve our Services, including the chatbot, newsletter, and website; send you The Westchester Brief and other communications you have requested; respond to your inquiries and requests; analyze usage trends and improve the user experience; maintain and update our local business directory; and comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and understand how visitors interact with our Services. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of our website.
We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, which collect information about your use of our website. These services use cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze usage data. You can learn more about how Google uses data at google.com/policies/privacy/partners.
5. Third-Party Services
Our Services may integrate with or link to third-party platforms, including but not limited to email service providers (for newsletter delivery), podcast hosting platforms, social media platforms, and embedded content providers. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.
Our chatbot is powered by third-party AI technology. While we do not share personally identifiable information with our AI provider, queries submitted to the chatbot may be processed by third-party systems to generate responses. These queries are drawn exclusively from our curated local database and do not involve open internet searches.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Newsletter subscriber information is retained until you unsubscribe. Chatbot interaction data is retained in anonymized or aggregated form for service improvement purposes.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Newsletter: You may unsubscribe from The Westchester Brief at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in each email or by contacting us directly.
Cookies: You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.
Access and Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the email address provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
Do Not Track: Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
11. New York Privacy Considerations
As a business operating in New York, we comply with applicable New York state privacy laws. If New York enacts comprehensive consumer privacy legislation, we will update this policy accordingly to reflect any additional rights afforded to New York residents.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Services after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
I Live Here Media LLC
Email: jimjockle@iliveheremedia.com