Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Ghost Town Archive (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit ghosttownarchive.com (the “Site”). By using the Site you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
We do not require you to create an account or submit any personal information to use this Site. The following information is collected automatically when you visit:
- Log data — your browser type, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and referring URLs, collected by our hosting provider (Bluehost).
- Analytics data — we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects data such as pages viewed, time on site, approximate geographic location, and device type. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.
- Cookies — Google Analytics uses cookies (small text files stored in your browser) to distinguish visitors and track sessions. You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used solely to:
- Understand how visitors find and use the Site
- Improve content, navigation, and user experience
- Monitor site performance and diagnose technical issues
We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Google Analytics
This Site uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help analyze how visitors use the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the Site, compile reports on Site activity, and provide other services relating to Site activity and internet usage. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
For more information on how Google uses data, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
Advertising
This Site displays advertisements through Google AdSense and may work with other third-party advertising networks in the future. These networks may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to show advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings, or opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies generally by visiting www.aboutads.info.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we will request your consent before serving personalized ads or setting non-essential cookies, through a consent tool presented when you first visit the Site. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using that tool.
We will update this section with the names of specific active ad partners once advertising begins on the Site.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion of that information, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act. Interest-based advertising cookies may be considered a “sale” or “share” of personal information under California law. You can exercise this right at any time using the cookie preference tool on this Site, or by contacting us at [email protected].
Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at: [email protected]