Effective Date: September 22, 2025
Last Updated: September 22, 2025
At Reflective Edge Media LLC (www.reflectiveedgemediallc.com), your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have when visiting our website or interacting with our content. By using our site, you agree to the practices described below.
Who We Are
Reflective Edge Media LLC is a community-centered publishing company based on the Central Oregon Coast. We publish The Local Bragg’n Rag, Your Coastal Realty Guide, and Tide & Tattle. Our mission is to connect, inform, and inspire our community while respecting your privacy.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information in the following ways:
- Comments: If you leave a comment on our site, we collect the data you enter (such as your name and email address), along with your IP address and browser type to help prevent spam.
- Contact Forms & Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or advertise with us, we may collect your name, email, phone number, and business details.
- Media Uploads: If you upload images to the site, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as others could download and extract this information.
- Cookies: We may use cookies to remember your preferences, log-in information, or enhance your browsing experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information only for purposes that help us serve you and our community, such as:
- Responding to questions, comments, or inquiries
- Sending newsletters or publication updates (only if you’ve subscribed)
- Processing advertising requests
- Preventing spam or fraudulent activity
- Improving our website and user experience
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Some articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, social media posts, or articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited the other site directly. Those sites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
- Registered Users (if any): Personal information is stored in user profiles, which can be viewed, edited, or deleted at any time. Site administrators may also access and edit this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct or update your information
- Request that we erase your personal data, unless we are required to keep it for legal, administrative, or security purposes
To exercise these rights, please contact us at thelocalbraggnrag@gmail.com.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Email sign-ups and form submissions may also be processed securely through third-party services we trust (such as Mailchimp or similar tools).
Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable precautions to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please remember that no method of online transmission is ever completely secure.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices, website features, or legal requirements. Updates will always be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Reflective Edge Media LLC
Email: thelocalbraggnrag@gmail.com
Website: www.reflectiveedgemediallc.com