Privacy Policy

Introduction

mediumturquoise-otter-148384.hostingersite.com ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Website.

Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits
• Device information

This information is collected through standard web analytics tools and server logs.

Information You Provide

If you choose to subscribe to our email updates or contact us, we may collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Any information you voluntarily provide in communications

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

• Analyze Website usage and traffic patterns
• Improve Website functionality and user experience
• Remember your preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect Website functionality.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain the Website
• Analyze Website usage and improve our services
• Send email updates (if you have subscribed)
• Respond to inquiries and communications
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud or abuse

Third-Party Services

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to analyze Website traffic and usage. These services may collect information about your use of the Website and other websites. Their use of information is governed by their respective privacy policies.

Email Services

If you subscribe to email updates, we may use third-party email service providers to manage subscriptions and send emails. These services may have access to your email address and subscription preferences.

WordPress

This Website is built on WordPress and may use WordPress plugins and services that collect information in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating the Website (under confidentiality agreements)
• When required by law or to comply with legal processes
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• In connection with a business transfer or merger (with notice to users)

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

Analytics data may be retained in aggregated, anonymized form for longer periods.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Opt out of email subscriptions at any time (using unsubscribe links in emails)
• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Disable cookies through your browser settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in our Contact & Corrections Policy.

Children's Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Users

This Website is operated in the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please note that information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information is collected
• The right to delete personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the information provided on our Contact & Corrections Policy page.