Privacy Policy for Lansing Regional News
Last Updated: July 7, 2026
At Lansing Regional News, we believe in straightforward reporting, and we take the same approach to your privacy. When you visit our site to read up on local government, breaking crime news, or global events, we want you to know exactly what information is being collected and how it is handled.
Our core philosophy is built on organic growth and authentic engagement. We do not harvest your personal data to buy targeted ads or inflate our metrics. We just want to deliver the news. However, to keep our publication running and free to read, we do use standard web technologies and partner with advertising networks like Google AdSense.
Here is a plain-English breakdown of how data is used on our site.
Standard Log Files Like almost every other website on the internet, Lansing Regional News utilizes log files. These are basic server logs that record visitors when they land on the site. The information collected includes your IP address, the type of browser you are using, your Internet Service Provider (ISP), the time of your visit, and the pages you clicked on. None of this data is linked to anything personally identifiable. We look at this information simply to understand what kind of news our audience cares about most and to keep the website running smoothly.
Cookies and Web Beacons We use cookies to store basic information about your preferences and to optimize your experience. For example, cookies help the site load faster on your next visit and ensure our pages display correctly on your device.
Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies To keep our reporting free for the community, we show advertisements on Lansing Regional News. Our primary advertising partner is Google.
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Google operates as a third-party vendor on our site and uses cookies to serve relevant ads.
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Specifically, Google uses what is called the DoubleClick DART cookie. This allows Google to show you ads based on your visit to our site and other websites you browse across the internet.
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You are in control. If you do not want Google using the DART cookie to serve personalized ads, you can opt out at any time by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network Privacy Policy here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Third-Party Networks You might see links or advertisements from other third-party networks on our pages. These ad servers automatically receive your IP address when their ad appears on your screen. They may also use their own cookies or web beacons to measure how effective their ads are. Lansing Regional News has no access to or control over the cookies used by these third-party advertisers. If you want to know exactly how they handle data, you should check their respective privacy policies for instructions on how to opt out.
Children’s Information We cover hard news, which sometimes includes graphic realities like crime and global conflicts. Our content is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child has provided this kind of information on our website, please contact us immediately so we can remove it from our records.
Your Consent By using Lansing Regional News, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you have any questions about how we handle data, reach out to our team.