Privacy Policy for Local Storm Center LLC

Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Local Storm Center LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website, www.localstormcenter.com (the “Site”) and related services.

By using our Site or submitting information through our forms, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Station location and related details
Call letters and broadcast platform
Message content or service inquiry details

We also collect limited non-personal information automatically through cookies and standard website analytics tools (see Section 5).

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
Provide and manage our services
Maintain internal records
Improve website performance and usability
Ensure site security

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on the following legal bases:

Consent – when you voluntarily submit information through our forms
Legitimate Interest – to respond to inquiries, operate our business, and improve our services

4. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent where applicable
Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at johnny@localstormcenter.com.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure the Site functions properly
Analyze traffic and usage
Improve performance and user experience

Our website is built on Squarespace, which uses cookies to support core functionality, analytics, and security.

We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral tracking.

For more details, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Respond to inquiries
Maintain business records
Comply with legal obligations

Information submitted through contact forms may be retained for a reasonable period for follow-up and recordkeeping.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information. While no system is completely secure, we work to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to operate our website and services, including:

Squarespace – website hosting and infrastructure

These providers process data only as necessary to perform their services and are responsible for their own privacy practices.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

We do not sell or share personal information.

California residents may request access to or deletion of their personal information by contacting us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the Effective Date above.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Johnny Caudle
Owner & Authorized Representative
Local Storm Center LLC

Email: johnny@localstormcenter.com
Mailing Address: 4858 Hawfield Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083