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Privacy Policy

KentuckyHoller is designed with your anonymity in mind. This policy explains what limited data we collect and how it is used.

1. Information We Do NOT Collect

KentuckyHoller does not require you to create an account. We do not collect:

• Your real name
• Your email address
• Your phone number
• Your home address
• Any payment information

2. Information We Do Collect

When you use KentuckyHoller, the following data may be collected automatically:

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, interactions (via Google Analytics)
• Device data — browser type, operating system, screen size (via Google Analytics)
• IP address — collected by our hosting provider Netlify and by Google Analytics. This is anonymized where possible.
• Display names — the name you choose when posting (not verified, not linked to your identity)
• Post content — the text of posts and replies you submit

3. Google Analytics

4. Cookies

Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish users and analyze site usage. By using KentuckyHoller you consent to the use of these cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

5. Advertiser Inquiries

If you submit an advertising inquiry through our Advertise form, the information you provide (business name, email, phone, description) is collected via Netlify Forms and sent to the site owner for follow-up. This information is not shared with third parties.

6. Data Retention

Posts and replies submitted to KentuckyHoller are stored in the site's active session. The site owner reserves the right to remove posts at any time. We do not sell, trade, or transfer your data to any outside parties.

7. Children's Privacy

KentuckyHoller is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has submitted information to our site, please contact us immediately.

8. Third Party Links

Our site may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated date.

Disclaimer

Please read this disclaimer carefully before using KentuckyHoller.

1. User-Generated Content

2. No Professional Advice

Nothing on KentuckyHoller constitutes legal, medical, financial, or professional advice of any kind. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on information found on this site.

3. Section 230 Notice

KentuckyHoller operates as an interactive computer service under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The site owner is not the author, editor, or publisher of user-generated content and is therefore not liable for such content under federal law.

4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, KentuckyHoller and its owner shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of or inability to use this site, or from any content posted on this site by users or third parties.

5. No Guarantee of Accuracy

KentuckyHoller makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of any content on the site. Use of the site and reliance on any content is entirely at your own risk.

6. Reporting Harmful Content

If you believe any content on this site is harmful, defamatory, or illegal, please use the Flag button on any post or contact us directly. We will review flagged content and take appropriate action.

DMCA Notice

KentuckyHoller respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

1. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content posted on KentuckyHoller infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our designated agent containing the following information:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
• Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• Identification of the material on our site that you claim is infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it
• Your contact information including name, address, telephone number, and email address
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

2. Where to Send DMCA Notices

3. Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to the same email address with the following information:

• Your physical or electronic signature
• Identification of the removed content and its location before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the content was removed in error
• Your name, address, and phone number
• A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the federal court in your district

4. Repeat Infringers

KentuckyHoller reserves the right to restrict access to users who are found to be repeat copyright infringers.

Community Guidelines

KentuckyHoller exists to give Eastern Kentucky a voice. These guidelines exist to keep it a place worth coming back to.

The Spirit of KentuckyHoller

This is a place for honest, anonymous community conversation about the things that matter in Eastern Kentucky — local news, jobs, events, community pride, and yes, the occasional rant. We believe people speak more honestly when they don't have to attach their name to it. With that freedom comes responsibility.

✅ What We Encourage

• Sharing local news, events, and information that helps your neighbors
• Honest opinions on local issues, even controversial ones
• Celebrating the good things happening in your community
• Constructive criticism of local government, businesses, and institutions
• Helping neighbors find jobs, services, and resources
• Respectful disagreement — you can debate without being cruel

🚫 What Gets You Removed

• Doxxing — posting anyone's real name, address, workplace, or personal info
• Harassment — targeting a specific person with repeated hostile posts
• Threats — any content suggesting violence toward a person or group
• Hate speech — content that degrades people based on race, religion, gender, or sexuality
• Spam — repetitive posts, commercial solicitation, or irrelevant content
• Misinformation — deliberately false information designed to cause harm
• Illegal content — anything that facilitates or promotes illegal activity

🚩 Flagging Posts

Every post has a Flag button. Use it if you see something that violates these guidelines. Flagged posts are reviewed by our moderation team. We appreciate your help keeping this community clean.

A Note on Anonymity

Anonymity is a feature, not a loophole. It's here so you can speak freely about your community without fear — not so you can harm others without consequence. Posts that cross the line will be removed regardless of anonymity.

Eastern Kentucky First

Keep it relevant to our communities. This isn't a national politics forum — it's a place for the people of Paintsville, Louisa, Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Salyersville, and the surrounding hollows to talk to each other.