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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 31, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how CA Hot Springs Directory ('we', 'us', or 'our') collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website.
1. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to operate this directory. Categories include:
- Usage data: pages visited, referring URL, device type, browser, approximate location (from IP), and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies: small files stored on your device to remember preferences and measure traffic.
- Contact information: when you email us, we receive your email address and any details you share.
2. How We Use Information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website.
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns.
- Display relevant advertising and measure its performance.
- Respond to enquiries you send us.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Advertising and Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You may opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at aboutads.info.
- For EU/UK visitors, we rely on consent collected via our cookie banner before serving personalized ads.
4. Analytics
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. These services may set cookies and collect usage data on our behalf. They are contractually limited in how they may use that data.
5. Cookies
See our Cookie Policy for details on the cookies we use and how to control them. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your site data.
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with:
- Service providers that help us operate the site (hosting, analytics, advertising).
- Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights.
7. Data Retention
We retain usage logs only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Email correspondence is kept for as long as needed to respond and maintain records.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g. EEA, UK, California), you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to object to processing or request portability. California residents have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at rowanblake100@gmail.com.
9. Children's Privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
10. International Transfers
Our service providers may process data in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
11. Security
We use commercially reasonable measures to protect information. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.
13. Contact
Questions about this policy? Email rowanblake100@gmail.com.