# Privacy Policy
Effective Date: may 2026
Ram Media Foundation, including BorregoSun.com, GoToBorregoSprings.com, KRAM 90.5 FM, and affiliated digital media platforms (“we,” “our,” or “us”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites, use our services, interact with our media platforms, or communicate with us.
By using our websites or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
## 1. Information We Collect
### Personal Information
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Mailing address
* Payment or donation information
* Information submitted through forms, advertising inquiries, sponsorships, newsletters, contests, or community submissions
### Usage Data
We may automatically collect information about how visitors access and use our websites, including:
* IP address
* Browser type and version
* Device information
* Pages visited
* Date and time of visits
* Referring websites
* Time spent on pages
* General website analytics data
### Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand website traffic, and enhance user experience. Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings, though some website features may not function properly.
## 2. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
* Operate and maintain our websites and media services
* Provide community news, information, newsletters, and updates
* Process advertising, sponsorships, donations, memberships, or event participation
* Respond to inquiries and requests
* Improve website functionality and user experience
* Support journalism, community storytelling, social media, and public communication efforts
* Promote events, organizations, businesses, and community initiatives
* Communicate by email, phone, text, or other electronic methods when appropriate
## 3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell personal information to outside parties.
We may share information with trusted service providers or partners who assist in operating our websites, processing payments, managing communications, hosting services, or supporting our operations, provided they agree to keep information confidential.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our rights, users, community members, property, or safety.
## 4. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
## 5. Third-Party Services and Links
Our websites and social media platforms may contain links to third-party websites, advertisers, payment processors, social media services, or external content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services.
## 6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
* Access to information we hold about you
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of personal information
* Request limitations on certain processing activities
* Opt out of marketing communications
To make a privacy request, please contact us using the information below.
## 7. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed toward children under 13 without parental involvement. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate consent.
## 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
## 9. Contact Information
Ram Media Foundation
730 Christmas Circle
Borrego Springs, California
Andrea McKenna
Executive Director
[Andrea@rammediafoundation.org](mailto:Andrea@rammediafoundation.org)
Websites:
* RamMediaFoundation.org
* BorregoSun.com
* GoToBorregoSprings.com
Ram Media Foundation is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.














