This privacy policy is here to provide visitors with information on how their personal information and browser data is being used and collected.
How do I use your information?
I take the security and privacy of my visitors very seriously. Here are the ways in which I use visitors information:
- IP Address
- Referral links
- Traffic
- Time and Date
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Device
- Duration of stay
Visitors have the option of providing their name and email address for the sole purpose of receiving my newsletter.
This blog does not reveal your personal information to third parties or outsiders without explicit consent.
How do I protect visitor information?
I use an SSL certificate to ensure your information is secure.
Cookies
This website does use cookies within your browser. Cookies are small pieces of data that are saved to speed up the time it takes to load a webpage or to remember details in your browser. You can turn these off manually at any time in your particular browser. Learn how to disable cookies in your browser here.
This blog also uses third party advertisements through Google Adsense. These third parties sometimes use cookies to determine information such as your IP, ISP, and browser.
Third Party Links
On occasion, third party links are included on this website. In this case, there is no association or partnership between the party and myself, thus I have no liability for their content. Feel free to contact me regarding any third party links if you have any concerns.
Google Analytics
To assess traffic data I utilize Google Analytics. This information helps me better understand the visitors I have to my website. Google Analytics records the duration of your stay, the website you came from, what device you are using, in addition to other device information. Occasionally, I compile the statistics from this service (for example, the total number of page views) for display. No personal identifying information is ever used. You can read their privacy policy and see frequently asked questions here. If you are interested in opting out of this system, you can do so through this link.
Amazon Affiliates
My blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to PostcardNarrative, including but not limited to amazon.com. These links will be indicated within the particular post. Read more about Amazon’s privacy policy here.
Sponsored posts
Occasionally I include sponsored content. I always disclose any sponsored content on the page or post. I only include sponsorships I support and products I really use.
Google Adsense
I use Google Adsense to provide tailored advertisements on my website.
COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)
This blog does not knowingly collect information about children under the age of 13. This blog does not knowingly solicit information from children under 13. Please contact me if you feel I have collected information from children under the age of 13.
California Online Privacy Protection Act
Under this law, I must provide a privacy policy on my blog. Learn more about this law here.
According to this law, all visitors have the right to anonymous page viewing. Also, my privacy policy will be accessible from all pages of my website. Any changes will be noted directly on the privacy policy page. Any changes in personal information can be made by emailing me.
CAN SPAM Act
This act outlines the standards for commercial emails. All users have the right to stop emails from being sent to them. I will collect your email address only to send my newsletter and other blog related information. Also, I will use your email to respond to requests or questions. Your email address will never be shared with third parties.
Users are able to unsubscribe from all newsletters by following the link included in each email.
Consent
By using this website you are consenting to the privacy policy.