Privacy Policy

SnapsDispatch ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website snapsdispatch.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information you provide directly

When you subscribe to our newsletter or use our contact form, we may collect your name and email address. You provide this information voluntarily, and it is used only for the purpose for which it was submitted.

1.2 Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical data when you visit, including your IP address, browser type and version, device type, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of each visit. This data is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve our content.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, analyze traffic, and deliver relevant advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.

2.1 Types of cookies we use

• Essential cookies — required for the Site to function (e.g., remembering your theme preference).
• Analytics cookies — help us understand which articles are read and how visitors find the Site.
• Advertising cookies — used by our ad partners to serve and measure ads (see Section 3).

2.2 Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. Most browsers also offer a "Do Not Track" setting; because there is no industry consensus on how to interpret DNT signals, we do not currently respond to them.

3. Third-Party Advertising — Google AdSense

We may display advertising served by Google AdSense. Google and its third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

3.1 DoubleClick DART cookie

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet. The DoubleClick DART cookie may use a persistent identifier to track user behavior across sites.

3.2 Your advertising choices

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings — google.com/settings/ads
• AboutAds — aboutads.info/choices

Third-party vendors and ad networks may also serve ads on our Site. They may use cookies or similar technologies. We do not control these third-party cookies and their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain and improve the Site;
• Deliver and measure advertising;
• Send newsletters and respond to inquiries you submit;
• Analyze usage trends and reader behavior in aggregate;
• Protect against fraud and abuse.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share aggregated, non-identifiable data with partners. We share information with the following categories of recipients:

• Advertising partners — e.g., Google AdSense, as described in Section 3.
• Analytics providers — to help us understand Site traffic.
• Service providers — who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery).
• Legal authorities — where required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.

7. Your Rights

7.1 GDPR (European Economic Area and UK)

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data, and to object to processing or request portability. To exercise these rights, contact us at our contact page.

7.2 CCPA (California)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

7.3 Other jurisdictions

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under local law.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

10. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.