Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 20, 2026
Introduction
Red Dirt News ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Create an account
- Contact us through our website
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Submit comments or feedback
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Analyze website usage and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulation
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Red Dirt News
Email: privacy@red-dirt.com
Phone: (405) 458-8215
Terms and Conditions
Last Updated: January 20, 2026
Agreement to Terms
By accessing and using Red Dirt News ("Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Website.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, articles, videos, audio clips, and software, is the property of Red Dirt News or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, or exploit any content from this Website without our express written permission.
Use License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:
- Access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes
- View and download content for personal use only
- Share links to our articles through social media and other platforms
This license does not include the right to:
- Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
- Modify or copy our materials
- Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering tools
- Remove any copyright or proprietary notations
User Accounts
If you create an account on our Website, you are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- All activities that occur under your account
- Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
We reserve the right to terminate accounts that violate these Terms and Conditions.
User-Generated Content
If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to our Website:
- You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, and publish that content
- You represent that you have the right to submit the content
- You agree not to post content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringes on others' rights
- We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these terms
Accuracy of Information
We strive to provide accurate and timely news coverage. However, we do not warrant the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of the information on our Website. We may update or correct information at any time without notice.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party sites. You access them at your own risk.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THIS WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The Website or servers are free of viruses or harmful components
- Information on the Website is complete, accurate, or reliable
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, RED DIRT NEWS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM:
- Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the Website
- Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your content
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Red Dirt News and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the Website or violation of these Terms and Conditions.
Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the State of Oklahoma, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at: Contact@red-dirt.com