Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 29, 2026
Last Updated: September 29, 2026

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Macon Moonline Investigates, operated by Macon Mo Online LLC, respects the privacy of our readers, sources, supporters and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains the types of information that may be collected when you visit MaconMOOnline.com, how that information may be used, and the steps we take to protect the privacy of those who interact with our publication.

Information We May Collect

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When you visit MaconMOOnline.com, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website platform and related services. This may include information such as your browser type, device type, general geographic location, pages visited, referring website, and other information commonly collected through cookies and website analytics.

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If you voluntarily contact us, subscribe to communications, submit information, provide a news tip, or otherwise communicate with Macon Moonline Investigates, we may receive information that you choose to provide, including your name, email address, telephone number, or other contact information.

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We do not require readers to provide personally identifying information simply to read our journalism.

Investigative Sources and Confidential Communications

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Protecting journalistic sources is particularly important to Macon Moonline Investigates.

Information provided to us for journalistic or investigative purposes may be retained as part of our reporting and research records. When we agree to treat a source or information as confidential, we will make reasonable efforts to protect that confidentiality consistent with applicable law and our journalistic responsibilities.

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Submitting information to us does not automatically establish confidentiality. Sources who require confidential treatment should make that request clearly when contacting us.

Financial Support and Payment Information

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Readers, businesses and organizations may have opportunities to financially support Macon Moonline Investigates and Macon Mo Online LLC.

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Payments may be processed through independent third-party payment processors. Macon Moonline Investigates generally does not receive or store complete credit-card or banking information used to process those transactions. Payment processors may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.

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We may retain records of financial transactions as necessary for accounting, tax, legal and business purposes.

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We do not publish the names of financial supporters solely because they have provided financial support unless they have given permission or disclosure is otherwise required by law.

Cookies and Analytics

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MaconMOOnline.com may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, understand website traffic, improve performance and learn how visitors interact with our content.

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Our website platform and third-party services may also use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.

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Visitors may be able to limit or disable cookies through their browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functions.

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Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to government websites, public records, social-media platforms, video services, payment processors and other third-party websites or services.

Macon Moonline Investigates does not control the privacy practices of those third parties. When you leave our website or interact with an outside service, that organization's privacy policy and terms may apply.

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We Do Not Sell Personal Information

Macon Moonline Investigates and Macon Mo Online LLC do not sell readers' personal information.

Information collected through the website is used for legitimate journalistic, operational, administrative, analytical, security and business purposes.

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Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, a valid legal process, court order or other legally enforceable requirement.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to protect the security or integrity of our website, publication, business, readers or other individuals.

Nothing in this Privacy Policy should be interpreted as a voluntary waiver of any legal protections, privileges or rights that may apply to journalistic materials, confidential sources or newsgathering activities.

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Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information under our control from unauthorized access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic communication system or method of data storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should consider this when transmitting sensitive information electronically.

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Children's Privacy

Macon Moonline Investigates is a general-audience news and investigative journalism website and is not directed specifically toward children under 13.

We do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13 through the website.

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Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, business operations, technology or applicable legal requirements.

When substantial changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

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Contact Us

Questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or privacy practices at MaconMOOnline.com may be directed to:

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Macon Moonline Investigates
Macon Mo Online LLC
Macon, Missouri
MaconMOOnline.com