SmartNews: Local News Break's terms state that users can have user content on the service, as well as use interactive features with other users. Though the terms state that they may notify users in the event of a data breach, there is no mention of data encryption for data either at rest or in transit. The terms also explain that they send out marketing promotional newsletters and emails. The terms also state that they collect demographic and interest data, and receive information from third parties about user activities on other sites. The terms clearly state that third-party tracking technologies track users and collect information on the service and across other sites, including for advertising purposes. SmartNews: Local News Break's terms state that they do display personalized ads, but will display non-personalized ads to users who opt out. According to the terms, though, they do not sell personal information according to the CCPA definition.

The terms state that they share information with third parties, such as service providers, advertising partners, and media partners, including for marketing purposes. The terms state that they collect personal information, and also list the categories of personal information collected.

Its terms state that it is not directed to children. SmartNews: Local News Break is a news aggregator website and app that shares news stories and breaking news from both broad and local sources.

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