This Privacy Policy outlines how SoHo Weekly News, a publication of APG, collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information gathered from users of the sohoweekly.com website. This policy applies to the site and all products and services offered by SoHo Weekly News.
SoHo Weekly News is owned and operated by APG. Our editorial team comprises professional journalists and reporters. We are located within the United States and our operations are subject to U.S. laws and regulations.
SoHo Weekly News functions as an independent news publication serving the SoHo district of Manhattan. Our editorial team is responsible for producing all content.
As a division of APG, we operate with a professional journalistic focus. We do not accept unsolicited content submissions from the general public. Reader interaction is limited to feedback, tips, or letters to the editor.
SoHo Weekly News collects various types of information to operate its website and provide services. This collection occurs through different interactions with our platform.
When users visit sohoweekly.com, we collect non-personally identifiable information. This includes browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and the times and dates of visits.
This data helps us understand how our site is used. It allows us to analyze traffic patterns and improve the overall user experience.
Users may subscribe to our publication or sign up for our email newsletters. During these processes, we collect personal identification information such as names and email addresses.
Providing this information is voluntary. Users can choose not to provide personal information, though this may prevent participation in certain site-related activities.
When individuals contact us directly via email or through forms on our website, we collect the information they provide. This includes names, email addresses, and the content of their messages.
This information is used to respond to inquiries, process feedback, or evaluate news tips. It is treated confidentially by our editorial team.
We may display advertisements on our website. Our advertising partners may collect information related to ad impressions and user interactions with these advertisements.
This data is typically aggregated and anonymized. It helps advertisers measure the effectiveness of their campaigns and is generally not linked to individual-level personal identification.
SoHo Weekly News utilizes the collected data for several specific purposes related to our operations.
We use information to improve our website and tailor content. Analyzing usage data assists us in refining site functionality and presentation.
Email addresses provided for subscriptions or newsletters are used to send periodic emails containing news updates and other publication-related information. Users can opt out of these communications at any time.
Contact information and details from news tips are used exclusively for editorial purposes by our journalists and reporters. This facilitates direct communication and aids in newsgathering.
SoHo Weekly News does not sell, trade, or rent personal identification information to others. We maintain strict policies against the commercialization of user data.
We may share generic aggregated demographic information, not linked to any personal identification information, with our business partners, trusted affiliates, and advertisers. This is for the purpose of understanding general website usage and market trends.
We may employ third-party service providers to assist us in operating our business and the website or administering activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes, provided that you have given us your permission.
Our site may use "cookies" to enhance the user experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your hard drive by your web browser for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about you.
Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, please note that some parts of the site may not function properly.
These cookies do not store personally identifiable information directly. They primarily assist with site functionality, user preferences, and anonymous analytics tracking.
SoHo Weekly News retains personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. This includes satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
We regularly review our data retention practices to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and best practices. Information no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.
Users have several rights regarding their personal information collected by SoHo Weekly News under applicable U.S. and state privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. You may also request corrections to any inaccuracies in that data.
You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. We will process such requests in accordance with applicable laws.
Where feasible, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@sohoweekly.com. We will respond to your request within the timeframes mandated by law.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the United States. SoHo Weekly News operates under federal and state regulations concerning data privacy.
While SoHo Weekly News does not sell personal information, we recognize the provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other state privacy laws that grant California residents specific rights regarding their personal information.
For concerns regarding privacy practices in the United States, individuals may contact relevant state Attorneys General or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
SoHo Weekly News reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the bottom of this page.
We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. Your continued use of the site after any modification to this policy will constitute your acceptance of such modifications.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us.
You can reach us by email at privacy@sohoweekly.com.
Last updated: March 2026