# HastingsNow.com Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 4, 2026
HastingsNow.com and Soundbites are operated by Local Pigeon, Inc. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and what choices you have.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our services.
## 1. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to HastingsNow.com, Soundbites, related pages, forms, newsletters, and services that link to this policy.
## 2. Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
### A. Information you provide directly
- name
- email address
- phone number
- business or organization name
- contact details you submit through forms
- newsletter sign-up information
- account or login information you provide
- support, correction, takedown, or legal request details
### B. Content you submit
- text submissions
- comments or other messages
- images, videos, or files you upload
- audio recordings or voice notes
- Soundbites submissions
- edits you make to drafts or transcripts
### C. Derived content
We may create or store service-generated outputs such as:
- transcripts
- subtitles
- excerpts
- draft text
- snippets for previews
- moderation notes
- trust / review labels
- media derivatives used for publication or distribution
### D. Technical and usage information
We may collect:
- IP address
- browser type
- device type
- operating system
- referral URL
- page views
- timestamps
- basic log and diagnostic data
- cookie or session information
### E. Third-party interaction data
If you interact with third-party tools linked from our services (for example scheduling, social platforms, payment tools, or embedded services), we may receive limited information back from those providers depending on your settings and their policies.
## 3. How we use information
We may use information to:
- operate, maintain, and improve HastingsNow and Soundbites
- authenticate users and secure accounts
- process submissions, recordings, and uploads
- generate transcripts, drafts, snippets, and media outputs
- review, moderate, label, publish, distribute, or remove content
- respond to questions, support requests, and legal requests
- send newsletters, updates, or transactional messages if you opt in or request them
- detect abuse, fraud, spam, impersonation, or security issues
- analyze product performance and community usage
## 4. Public content
If you submit content for publication, some or all of that content may become public.
For example, a published Soundbite may display:
- your organization or source name
- title
- transcript or excerpt
- media
- CTA / outbound link
- date
- category or trust labels
Public content may be indexed by search engines, cached, embedded, shared, or redistributed by others.
## 5. How we share information
We may share information:
- with service providers that help us operate the platform
- with vendors that support hosting, analytics, communications, security, media processing, or AI assistance
- with advertisers or sponsors only in aggregated or campaign-related ways where appropriate
- to comply with legal obligations, valid legal process, or emergency requests
- to protect the rights, safety, or security of users, the public, or HastingsNow
- in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or asset sale
We do not sell personal information in the ordinary meaning of “sell” unless we clearly say otherwise.
## 6. Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies, local storage, and similar technologies to:
- keep you signed in
- remember preferences
- measure traffic and product performance
- improve reliability and security
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if you disable them.
## 7. Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for:
- operating the service
- maintaining published archives
- trust and safety review
- legal compliance
- dispute resolution
- backup, security, and fraud prevention
Retention periods may vary by data type and context.
## 8. Your choices
Depending on the situation, you may request to:
- access information we hold about you
- correct inaccurate information
- delete certain information
- opt out of newsletters or marketing messages
- challenge a publication or transcript
- request removal or correction of public content
We may deny or limit requests where the law allows, where rights of others are implicated, or where information must be retained for legal, security, or archival reasons.
To make a request, contact:
## 9. Children
HastingsNow is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental or guardian authorization where required by law.
If you believe a child under 13 provided personal information to us, contact us at info@HastingsNow.com and we will review the situation.
## 10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
## 11. Third-party sites and services
Our services may link to or embed third-party websites, social networks, schedulers, or other tools. Their privacy practices are governed by their own terms and policies, not this Privacy Policy.
## 12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and change the “Last updated” date.
## 13. Contact
For privacy questions or requests:
(651) 829-9234