Last Updated: 3/7/25
1. Who We Are
Welcome to Along the Barren Road, a personal blog dedicated to poetry, spirituality, mental health, and personal reflections. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
Website Address: http://www.alongthebarrenroad.com
Contact Email: justinfarley@alongthebarrenroad.com
2. Information We Collect and How We Use It
a. Personal Data
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Comments: When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, and any content you include. This helps us manage and display comments appropriately.
- Email Subscriptions: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send updates and relevant content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails.
b. Usage Data
We automatically collect data on how you interact with our site:
- Analytics: We use tools like [Google Analytics/WordPress Stats] to gather information about page views, time spent on the site, and referral sources. This helps us understand and improve user experience.
- Cookies: Our site uses cookies to remember your preferences and enhance functionality. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.
3. Targeted Advertising
We partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads tailored to your interests:
- How It Works: These partners use cookies and similar technologies to track your browsing behavior across different websites, allowing them to show ads relevant to your interests.
- Data Collected: Information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited is collected to create a profile for targeted advertising.
- Opt-Out Options: You can opt out of targeted advertising through the following methods:
- Network Advertising Initiative: Visit the NAI opt-out page to manage preferences.
- Digital Advertising Alliance: Use the DAA’s opt-out tool for control over targeted ads.
- Browser Settings: Adjust your browser settings to block or notify you about cookies.
4. Legal Compliance
We adhere to applicable privacy laws and regulations:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): If you’re located in the European Union, you have rights regarding your personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and objection to processing. Contact us at [Insert Contact Email] to exercise these rights.
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): California residents can request information about the categories of personal data we collect and the purposes for which we use it. To make such a request, please contact us at justinfarley@alongthebarrenroad.com.
5. Data Sharing and Security
- Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with service providers who assist in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Data Security: We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal data from a child under the age of 13, we will delete such information from our records.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: justinfarley@alongthebarrenroad.com
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