Privacy policy

This policy explains what information We Believe News, the news and magazine of Madera Unified School District, collects and how it is used.

Information you give us

When you use our Submit a Story or Contact Us forms, we receive the details you enter, such as your name, email address, phone number, school or department, your message or story, and any photos you attach. This information is sent by email to the Madera Unified Communications Department.

How we use it

We use it only to respond to you, review story ideas, and, with your agreement, prepare stories for publication. We do not sell your information and we do not use it for advertising.

Cookies and site data

This site uses only what it needs to work, such as remembering your English or Spanish choice in your browser. We do not run advertising trackers.

Photos and student information

Please submit photos only if everyone pictured has a media release on file with the district. We follow district policy and applicable law on student privacy when publishing stories and images of students.

Children

The forms on this site are meant for adults, such as parents, staff, and community members. Students should ask a teacher or parent to help them submit a story.

Security and retention

We take reasonable steps to protect the information we receive. Form submissions are kept only as long as needed to respond and to publish stories.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date below shows when it was last changed.

Questions

Last updated October 2026.