Terms of Use

Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Website: KRTR Local (krtrlocal.tv)

Welcome to KRTR Local (“KRTR,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

1. Use of Website

KRTR Local provides local news, community information, video content, and related media services.

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not:

Violate any applicable law or regulation
Infringe upon the rights of others
Interfere with or disrupt the operation, security, or accessibility of the website

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to any user who violates these Terms.

2. Intellectual Property

All content on this site—including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, videos, design elements, and branding—is owned by KRTR Local or its licensors, unless otherwise stated, and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

You may:

Share links to our content
Quote brief portions with appropriate attribution

You may not:

Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display full articles or videos without prior written permission
Republish or use content for commercial purposes without authorization

3. Community Submissions

By submitting content to KRTR Local (including story ideas, announcements, photos, or videos), you grant KRTR Local a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such content in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

You own or have all necessary rights and permissions to submit the content
The content does not infringe upon any third-party rights

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to review, edit, or decline submissions at our sole discretion.

4. Advertising & Sponsorships

KRTR Local may display advertisements, sponsored content, or promotional material.

Sponsored content will be clearly identified where applicable. KRTR Local does not endorse and is not responsible for any claims, representations, or warranties made by advertisers or third-party services.

5. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These links are provided for convenience only. KRTR Local does not control and is not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

6. Disclaimer

All content provided by KRTR Local is for informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.

Your use of this website is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, KRTR Local shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, this website.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting. Continued use of the website after any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

9. Contact Information

KRTR Local
502 Main St
La Porte City, IA 50651
Email: hello@krtrlocal.tv
Phone: 319-342-3197

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 1, 2025
Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Website: KRTR Local (krtrlocal.tv)

KRTR Local (“KRTR,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Information You Provide

Name
Email address
Phone number
Story submissions, messages, or inquiries
Advertising or business inquiries

Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and referring URLs
Dates and times of access
General location data (derived from IP address)
Basic analytics and usage data

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Provide, operate, and improve our website and content
Respond to inquiries, submissions, or requests
Manage advertising, sponsorships, and partnerships
Communicate updates (if you opt in)
Monitor website performance, security, and usage trends

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Cookies & Analytics

KRTR Local uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage.

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to collect and analyze information about how users interact with the site. This may include data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, device and browser information, and general geographic location based on IP address.

This information is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect this data.

For more information on how Google uses data collected from sites that use its services, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect site functionality.

4. Live Stream Viewing Analytics

We collect limited analytics relating to use of our live stream. When a user starts watching a live stream, we may record a pseudonymous device or browser identifier, a session identifier, the stream identifier, the time the viewing session started, the time it ended, and the total viewing duration.

This identifier is generated by the user’s browser and stored locally on the device/browser; it is not derived from the device’s hardware serial number or a registered user account.

We use this information to measure stream usage, monitor active viewing sessions, and understand aggregate stream engagement.

5. Video & Embedded Content

Some content on this website may be hosted or embedded through third-party platforms (such as video hosting providers or social media services). These providers may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies, which we do not control.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s Privacy

KRTR Local does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your information
Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

10. Contact Us