PRIVACY POLICY

This policy describes the privacy practices of MediaNews Group, Inc., and MediaNews Group Interactive, Inc. and MediaNews Group affiliates, collectively referred to herein as “MediaNews.” This Privacy Policy is applicable only to the MediaNews Web sites (“Web site(s)”) and does not apply to the print versions of any of the MediaNews publications. This policy does not apply to any third party web sites or to companies or persons not controlled by, affiliated with or managed by MediaNews and applies only to information collected by MediaNews on the MediaNews Web sites and not to information disclosed, obtained or used by MediaNews through other means. MediaNews may provide links to unaffiliated web sites for which this privacy policy does not apply. If you are unsure whether a web site is controlled, affiliated or managed by MediaNews, we recommend that you review the privacy policy at each linked web site to determine how that site treats your personal information.

MediaNews may change this privacy policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on the MediaNews Web site. Please check this page periodically for changes.

INFORMATION COLLECTED

Personally Identifying Information (PIN)

The Personally Identifying Information (PIN) gathered by MediaNews on MediaNews Web sites generally includes, e-mail address, password, zip code, age, gender and whether you are a print subscriber, but may also include your name (and/or company name), street address, and date of birth, phone numbers, and credit card numbers or other billing information where necessary to contact you or to process your Web site purchases. MediaNews may also collect information such as household income, job title, personal interests and hobbies. The PIN collected depends on the page you are visiting and the services that you participate in.

Web Site User Registration: User registration is required to access the majority of content, services and features on MediaNews Web sites. Upon registration, we require you provide your email address or your first name as a username and a password that will allow you to change your PIN as needed. User registration with MediaNews Web sites is completed and membership activated upon clicking a link e-mailed to the address provided in registration. At that time you have the opportunity to opt-in to e-mail newsletters and alerts and have e-mail offers sent to you on behalf of MediaNews advertisers, however, you can update your prefere