Last updated: August 7, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how PROGRESS magazine and its publisher The Commercial Dispatch (“we,” “our,” or “us”) handles information when you visit our website at progressmag.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines what information we do—and do not—collect and how we use it.

1. Information we do not collect

We do not:

  • Collect names, email addresses, mailing addresses, or any other personal identifiers
  • Require user accounts or logins
  • Allow comments or user submissions
  • Use forms that request personal information

2. Information we may collect automatically

Like most websites, our hosting provider and analytics services may automatically collect non-personal information such as:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Referring site
  • Date and time of visit
  • Pages viewed

This data is used in aggregate to understand general trends and improve site performance. It is not used to identify or track individual users.

3. Cookies and tracking technology

We may use basic cookies for:

  • Performance monitoring (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Ensuring the site displays correctly across devices

We do not use cookies for advertising, personalization, or behavioral tracking. We try to screen third party plug-ins and site software to ensure they do not either.

4. 3rd party content

We may republish or link to content from third-party sources (e.g., Associated Press, Mississippi Today). These providers may have their own privacy policies and practices beyond our control. We encourage you to review their privacy policies if you engage with their content.

5. Data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share any personal data with third parties because we do not collect such data to begin with.

6. Children’s privacy

This site is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect any information from children.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.