Privacy Policy

Updated November 2025

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights as a visitor to our site.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information needed to keep the site functional, secure, and responsive. This may include basic technical details such as your IP address, browser type, and device characteristics, as well as information you voluntarily submit through forms or email.

We also collect limited analytics data, such as time spent on pages or referral source, if you consent to cookies. We do not sell or rent your personal information. Data is only shared with trusted service providers who help us maintain the site, manage communication, or fulfill legal requirements.

Working With Ezoic

This site partners with Ezoic Inc., a technology platform that provides performance optimization and ad monetization services. As part of this relationship, Ezoic may place and read cookies on your browser or use similar tracking technologies to personalize content and improve ad relevance.

We are committed to complying with Ezoic’s privacy standards and their integration of frameworks like GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA. Ezoic may collect data directly through their embedded tools. To learn more, please see Ezoic’s privacy policy which outlines their role as a data controller and processor for advertising and analytics.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via browser settings or cookie banners when enabled.

How We Use Information

Collected information is used to:

  • Monitor and improve website performance
  • Respond to inquiries or form submissions
  • Understand user engagement with site content
  • Optimize ad delivery and user experience (when applicable)

We do not use automated decision-making or profiling based on personal data outside of standard advertising features handled by our ad partners.

Data Retention

  • Server logs are kept for up to 90 days to detect misuse and maintain uptime
  • Messages submitted through contact forms are stored for up to one year
  • Analytics and advertising cookies, when used, may persist for up to six months unless deleted by you manually

After these timeframes, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at the email below. You also have the right to withdraw cookie consent and adjust your browser’s privacy settings.

We aim to respond to verified requests within 30 days, in line with major data protection regulations.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13 years of age without the supervision of a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child without proper consent, we will promptly delete it.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external resources. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing personal information.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations or site functionality. The latest version will always be available on this page, with a new “Last Updated” date. By continuing to use the site, you accept the terms of the most recent policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests, email us at:
sir@mrholmes.org