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Privacy Policy

Voice of Appalachia Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/24/25

Your privacy is important to me. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and protect your information when you interact with my blog. By using this blog, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

What Information Do I Collect?

1. Basic Information:
When you visit my site, I may automatically collect your IP address and general browsing information through website analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to understand website usage patterns.

2. Comment Information:
If you leave a comment on my blog, I may collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment.

3. Subscription Information:
If you subscribe to my newsletter, I collect your email address to send updates and notifications.

  1. Advertising Information:
    My blog uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may collect information about your visits to this site and other websites to provide personalized ads based on your interests. This includes the use of cookies and similar technologies.

How Do I Use Your Information?

1. Improve User Experience:
I use website analytics, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors interact with my site and improve its functionality and content.

2. Manage Comments:
I use your comment information to display your comments on the blog and respond to inquiries.

3. Send Email Updates:
If you subscribe to my newsletter, I use your email address to send occasional updates and relevant content.

  1. Display Relevant Ads:
    I use Google AdSense to display ads on my blog. These ads help support the content I provide. AdSense may use cookies to serve ads tailored to your interests

Do I Share Your Information?

1. Third-Party Services:
I use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense, to analyze website traffic and display advertisements. These services collect information such as your IP address, browsing behavior, and ad interactions. Each service has its own privacy policies, and I encourage you to review them:

2. Legal Obligations:
I may disclose your information if required by law or to comply with a legal process.

How Do I Protect Your Information?

I take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no system is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.

Your Privacy Controls

1. Opt-Out of Emails:
You can unsubscribe from my newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of my emails.

2. Cookies and Analytics Opt-Out:
You can manage your cookie preferences and opt-out of Google Analytics tracking using tools like the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

3. Access, Rectify, or Delete Data:
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact me at AppEchoOFF@gmail.com.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be posted on my website with an updated "Effective Date."

Contact Me

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data, please contact me at AppEchoOFF@gmail.com.