Your Privacy Choices
Last updated: February 2026
At South Metro Scoop, we believe in transparency about how we collect and use data. This page allows you to manage your privacy preferences and understand what information we collect.
Manage Your Preferences
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website using Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity. This data is used to improve your experience.
Advertising Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements through Facebook Pixel and Google AdSense. These help us sustain our free local events coverage.
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. These include session management, security features, and remembering your privacy preferences.
What We Collect
First-Party Analytics
We use first-party analytics to understand which events and pages are most popular. This helps us improve our coverage and serve your community better. No personal information is shared with third parties through our first-party analytics.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics helps us understand traffic patterns, user demographics, and how people discover local events. Data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out using the toggle above or install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Microsoft Clarity
Microsoft Clarity helps us understand how visitors interact with our site through session recordings and heatmaps. This allows us to identify usability issues and improve the experience. Clarity does not collect passwords, payment details, or other sensitive input fields. You can opt out using the toggle above or learn more at Microsoft Clarity.
Meta Pixel
The Meta (Facebook) Pixel helps us reach more community members through targeted advertising on Facebook and Instagram. This supports our mission to keep local event discovery free. You can manage your ad preferences on Facebook Ad Preferences.
How to Manage Your Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites.
Microsoft Clarity Opt-Out
You can opt out of Microsoft Clarity session recording and heatmap tracking using the analytics toggle on this page.
Facebook Ad Preferences
Visit your Facebook Ad Preferences to control how Facebook uses data from our site for ad targeting.
Do Not Track
We respect the "Do Not Track" browser signal. When detected, we limit data collection to essential cookies only.
Data Requests
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To submit a data request, email us at privacy@southmetroscoop.com. We will respond to all requests within 30 days.
What's NOT Affected by Tracking Opt-Out
Even if you opt out of analytics and advertising cookies, the following will continue to work normally:
- Community polls and surveys you participate in
- Event submissions and suggestions
- Email newsletter subscriptions
- Contact form submissions
- Your saved privacy preferences
We Don't Sell Your Data
South Metro Scoop will never sell your personal information to third parties. We are committed to serving our community, not profiting from your data. Our revenue comes from local advertising partnerships and event sponsorships — not from selling user data.