Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [10/152025]

Welcome to Sentra Link Media LLC, doing business as The Katy News (“The Katy News,” “we,” “us,” or

“our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy

Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit

TheKatyNews.com, interact with our digital platforms, or engage with our services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms described below.

1. Scope and Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access TheKatyNews.com or

communicate with Sentra Link Media LLC in connection with our services, advertising, directory listings,

community news, and events.

This policy is designed to comply with: Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA) and U.S. federal

privacy laws such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

2. What Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal data depending on how you interact with us.

Information You Provide Directly: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, business

name, payment details, and content submissions.

Information Collected Automatically: IP address, browser type, device info, and cookies.

Sensitive Personal Data: We do not process sensitive personal data without explicit consent as

required by TDPSA.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide and improve services, manage listings, respond to inquiries, send

updates, maintain security, and comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Information

We may share personal data with service providers, business partners, affiliates, or as required by law.

Any data sale will include an opt-out option per TDPSA.

5. Your Rights Under Texas LawTexas residents have the right to confirm, access, correct, delete, and port their data, and to opt out of

targeted advertising or data sales.

To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@thekatynews.com or mail: Sentra Link Media LLC – Privacy

Compliance, P.O. Box

P.O. Box 145 Suite 160,

Katy, TX 77449.

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6. Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No system is

100% secure, and you share data at your own risk.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for business or legal purposes, after which it is

deleted or anonymized.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to remember preferences, improve performance, and deliver relevant ads. You may

manage cookies in your browser settings.

9. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If data is collected without consent, it

will be deleted.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically and post changes with an updated date. Material

updates may be announced on our website.

11. Contact Information

For questions or concerns, contact: Sentra Link Media LLC d/b/a The Katy News, Email:

privacy@thekatynews.com, Website: https://www.thekatynews.com, Mail: P.O. Box 145 Suite 160,

Katy, TX 77449.

12. Governing LawThis Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law

principles.