Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 21, 2026
Look Out San Diego (“we,” “us,” “the Site”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit lookoutsandiego.com, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
Information you provide:
- Your email address when you subscribe to our Daily Digest newsletter
- Your name and email when you submit a story tip, photo, or event
- Your name, business name, and email when you create a business directory listing or job posting
- Comments you leave on articles, including any name or email you provide
Information collected automatically:
- Your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, and screen resolution
- Pages you visit, time spent on those pages, and how you arrived at the Site (referrer)
- Cookies and similar technologies for session management, comment moderation, and analytics
How We Use Your Information
- Send you the Daily Digest newsletter and sponsor messages (where you have opted in)
- Respond to story tips, contact-form submissions, and advertising inquiries
- Operate and maintain the Site, including comment moderation and abuse prevention
- Understand site traffic patterns and improve our coverage
- Comply with legal obligations
Email Newsletter
When you subscribe to our Daily Digest, we collect your email address and use it to deliver news updates and occasional sponsor messages. We use MailPoet to manage our email list. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any newsletter, or by emailing hello@lookoutsandiego.com.
Cookies and Analytics
The Site uses cookies for the comment system, plugin functionality, and traffic analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some Site features may not work correctly without them.
Third-Party Services
We use a small number of third-party services that may process your data:
- MailPoet — newsletter delivery
- WP Job Manager — job board listings
- GeoDirectory — business directory listings
- The Events Calendar — event submissions
- ThirstyAffiliates — affiliate link tracking
- Yoast SEO — SEO and metadata management
Each of these services has its own privacy policy. Where the Site enables advertising via Google AdSense or similar networks, those services will also collect data in accordance with their own policies.
Affiliate Links
Some links on Look Out San Diego are affiliate links — we may earn a small commission when you click through and complete a purchase. See our Affiliate Disclosure for details. Affiliate tracking does not change the price you pay.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct or update inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal retention requirements
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@lookoutsandiego.com.
California Residents (CalOPPA / CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we have collected and the right to request its deletion. Look Out San Diego does not sell personal information.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted with a new “Last updated” date. Material changes will be flagged at the top of the policy for a reasonable period.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to hello@lookoutsandiego.com, or via our Contact page.