This policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit Rose City Roots (the “Site”). We want you to understand your choices, especially around cookies and advertising.
1. Information we collect
- Content you send us: If you use our contact form or mailing list, we receive the details you provide (such as name, email address, and message content) so we can respond or deliver the newsletter.
- Technical data: Like most websites, our hosting and analytics tools may log information such as your IP address, browser type, general device information, and pages viewed. We use this to run the Site securely and to understand aggregate readership.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We and our partners may use cookies, pixels, local storage, or similar technologies to remember preferences, measure traffic, and deliver or measure advertising.
2. Advertising, Google, and personalized ads
The Site may display ads served by Google AdSense or other third party advertising networks. Third party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to the Site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may see ads that reflect your general interests or prior browsing, depending on your settings and applicable law.
You can learn more about how Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps in Google's policy at policies.google.com/technologies/ads. You may opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings. For additional choices, you can also visit aboutads.info (Digital Advertising Alliance consumer choice page).
3. How we use information
We use the information described above to publish articles, operate and improve the Site, respond to messages, send newsletters you signed up for, measure readership in aggregate, comply with law, and show and measure advertising.
4. Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers who help us host the Site, deliver email, measure analytics, or serve ads, subject to their contracts and policies. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our readers and our operations.
5. Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
6. Your choices
- Newsletter: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link or form provided in our newsletter module.
- Cookies / ads: Use your browser controls to block or delete cookies, and use the industry opt out and Google tools linked in section 2.
- Contact: For privacy related questions or requests (including access or deletion where applicable), reach us via the contact page.
7. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes may also be highlighted on the Site or in the newsletter where appropriate.
Questions? Contact us.