Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Tri-City AI Links ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website at tri-citylinks.com. We are committed to transparency and respect your privacy. This policy applies to all visitors of our informational blog and does not involve user registration, account creation, or storage of personal data in databases.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP addresses (used only for geolocation and security monitoring)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referral URLs
- Cookie data (as described below)
We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through a contact form or newsletter subscription (in which case it is handled separately under our newsletter policy).
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To understand how visitors interact with our content
- To improve website performance and user experience
- To deliver relevant content and advertisements through third-party networks
- To ensure website security and detect malicious activity
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data. All data is used only for internal analytics and operational purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember preferences, analyze traffic patterns, and serve targeted ads.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services like Google Analytics to measure site usage
- Advertising cookies: Used by ad networks to deliver personalized content
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
Third-Party Services
We rely on trusted third-party services to operate and improve our website. These services may collect data directly from your browser. We do not control their practices, but we only partner with providers who comply with applicable privacy laws:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymous usage data to understand visitor behavior
- Google AdSense: Displays ads based on browsing patterns; uses cookies and web beacons
- Cloudflare: Provides security and performance optimization; logs IP addresses for DDoS protection
These services are governed by their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for details on data handling.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. This includes using secure servers, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use industry-standard safeguards.
Your Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about them
- Request deletion of their personal information
- Opt out of the sale of their personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
While we do not sell personal data, we do allow third-party advertisers to collect information for targeted advertising. You may opt out of targeted advertising through the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative portals.
If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at [email protected].
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed toward individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via a notice on our homepage.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Bekah Funning
2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Email: [email protected]
