Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Blount County Business News (“BCBN,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is owned and operated by Open Roads Media, LLC, based in Maryville, Tennessee. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected and used when you visit bcbiznews.com and related digital properties.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Name and email address (newsletter signups)

  • Contact details submitted through forms

  • Subscription and billing information (processed by Stripe)

  • Advertising inquiry information

  • Tips or story submissions you voluntarily provide

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages visited and interactions on the site

  • Referral sources

This data is collected through tools such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta Pixel

  • Email tracking via MailerLite

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Deliver subscription-only content

  • Send editorial newsletters and updates

  • Communicate about subscriptions or account matters

  • Send promotional emails related to advertisers (where applicable)

  • Improve website performance and content relevance

  • Respond to inquiries and story tips

  • Analyze audience trends and site usage

Payments & Subscriptions

All payments are processed securely through Stripe.
We do not store or process your credit card or payment details directly on our servers.

Subscription billing, renewals, cancellations, and refunds are governed by Stripe’s secure systems and our Terms & Conditions.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Website analytics

  • Advertising and retargeting

  • Email engagement tracking

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

Email Communications

Subscribers may receive:

  • Editorial newsletters

  • Important service or account notices

  • Promotional emails related to advertisers

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in all emails.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers only as necessary to:

  • Process payments

  • Deliver emails

  • Analyze website performance

  • Serve advertising content

All third parties are required to maintain appropriate data protections.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

Blount County Business News is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

U.S. Audience Only

This website is intended for users within the United States. We do not target or operate under international data protection regulations such as GDPR.

Future Services

This Privacy Policy applies to current and future offerings, including events, premium reports, advertising products, and memberships.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Open Roads Media, LLC
Maryville, Tennessee
📧 editor@bcbiznews.com