Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 21, 2026

The Palmetto Insider is a news and commentary website focused on developments within the South Carolina General Assembly and South Carolina politics. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to visitors.

Information We Collect

Information submitted through our contact form may include your name, email address, and any information you choose to provide. The contact form serves as a means for readers to submit news tips, story suggestions, comments, and other information.

Like most websites, our hosting provider may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the site. This information may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.

Cookies

This website may use cookies necessary for the operation and security of the site. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function properly.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function correctly as a result.

How We Use Information

Information submitted through the contact form may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and communications.
• Evaluate and investigate news tips.
• Verify information relevant to reporting.
• Improve the operation and security of the website.

Information submitted to The Palmetto Insider may be reviewed by editors, writers, or other individuals assisting with editorial functions.

Source Confidentiality

The Palmetto Insider recognizes the importance of protecting confidential sources and sensitive communications. However, no internet-based communication system can guarantee complete anonymity or absolute security.

Visitors who submit information should understand that website hosting systems, email systems, server logs, and other technical processes may create records of communications. Accordingly, The Palmetto Insider cannot guarantee anonymity, confidentiality, or protection from disclosure under all circumstances.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties.

Information may be disclosed when required by law, court order, legal process, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of The Palmetto Insider or others.

Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

Articles on this site may include embedded content from third-party platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and other services.

Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the third-party website directly. These services may collect information about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Website Hosting

The Palmetto Insider is hosted by a third-party hosting provider. Information transmitted through this website may be processed or stored by that provider as part of normal website operations.

Data Security

Reasonable measures are taken to protect information submitted through the website. However, no method of electronic transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Data Retention

Information submitted through the contact form may be retained for editorial, administrative, legal, or recordkeeping purposes for as long as deemed reasonably necessary.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. The Palmetto Insider is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

Your Rights

Individuals may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information they have voluntarily submitted through the website, subject to legal, editorial, and operational requirements.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be submitted through the contact form available on The Palmetto Insider.