Privacy Policy

 IntroductionAt 99 Media Group and our publication Heart of the Valley Living (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value the privacy of the neighbors and businesses who use our websites, print publications, and marketing services (collectively, our “Services”). This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using our Services, you agree to the terms described herein.2. Information We CollectWe collect information that identifies you or could be used to identify you (“Personal Information”) from several sources:

• Information You Provide:
  • Registration & Contact: Your name, email, phone number, and mailing address when you sign up for subscriptions, newsletters, or digital listings.
  • Demographics: Information such as age, gender, personal interests, or marital status used to provide relevant local content.
  • Business Content: Information provided for advertising, branding, or directory listings, including business details and reviews.
  • Payments: Credit card or financial information processed through our secure third-party payment partners.
• Information Collected Automatically:
  • Device & Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, and how you interact with our websites (session length, pages viewed).
  • Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and pixel tags to improve user experience and deliver GEO-targeted advertising.

How We Use Your InformationWe use the data we collect to:

• Deliver Heart of the Valley Living to your home.
• Provide GEO-targeted advertising and digital marketing services.
• Maintain and improve our ADA-compliant websites.
• Communicate updates, provide customer support, and process job applications.
• Analyze engagement (such as our 89.9% open rates) to improve service for our advertisers.
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

How We Share Your InformationWe do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third parties that help us with printing, mailing, payment processing, and website hosting.
• Advertising & Analytics Partners:
  • Google & Microsoft: For website analytics and search advertising.
  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram): For targeted social media campaigns.
  • LinkedIn: For professional networking and recruitment.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our community.

 Your Choices & Data SecurityYou may opt-out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe." You can also manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, though no digital transmission is 100% secure.6. Contact UsFor questions regarding this Privacy Notice or to request an update to your information, please contact:Monique Da Costa
Founder, 99 Media Group
Publisher, Heart of the Valley Living
Email: mdacosta@bestversionmedia.com

Supplemental Notice for California Residents (CCPA)This section applies strictly to California residents ("consumers") and addresses personal information as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). userfriendlyshow.com +1Your Rights Under the CCPAAs a California resident, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Know: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months, including the sources and the business purpose for collecting that data.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete any of your personal information that we collected from you and retained, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information that we maintain about you.
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: You have the right to direct us not to "sell" or "share" your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: You can request that we limit the use of sensitive personal information (such as geolocation or financial data) to only what is necessary to provide our services.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you (e.g., by denying services or charging different prices) for exercising any of your CCPA rights. oag.ca.gov +7

How to Exercise Your RightsTo exercise your right to know, delete, or correct your data, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us by:

• Email: mdacosta@bestversionmedia.com
• Phone: 559-786-1020

We will verify your identity before processing your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. www.valleycom.com +1Notice of "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information"99 Media Group does not sell your personal information to third parties for monetary compensation. However, we may share information with advertising partners (like Meta or Google) for targeted marketing. You may opt-out of this sharing by contacting us at the email above. www.valleycom.com +2