Privacy Notice
Effective Date: July 31, 2025
Welcome to the United States Lighthouses website ("Website"). This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our Website, which includes Amazon referral links and Google Ads. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about our practices.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use our Website:
- Non-Personal Information: We collect non-identifiable information such as browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and referring URLs through Google Analytics and other analytics tools. This helps us improve our Website and user experience.
- Information Collected by Third Parties: Our Website uses Google Ads and Amazon Associates referral links, which may collect data about your interactions with ads or links. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to track your activity.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Analyze Website usage and improve content and functionality.
- Deliver personalized advertisements through Google Ads.
- Earn commissions through the Amazon Associates Program when you make qualifying purchases via our referral links.
3. Third-Party Services
Our Website uses the following third-party services, which have their own privacy policies:
- Google Ads: Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website or other sites. You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google's Ads Settings. For more details, see Google's Privacy Policy.
- Amazon Associates Program: As a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, we earn fees by linking to Amazon.com. Amazon may collect data about your browsing and purchasing behavior. See Amazon's Privacy Notice for details.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track Website usage. Google may collect data about your interactions with our Website. Learn more in Google's Privacy Policy.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website and third-party services use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and track usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, refer to the All About Cookies website.
5. Your Choices
You have the following options regarding your data:
- Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: Use Google's Ads Settings or visit Network Advertising Initiative to opt out of targeted advertising.
- Disable Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block cookies, though this may affect Website functionality.
- Do Not Track: Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" feature. Our Website does not currently respond to these signals, but you can still opt out of tracking via third-party tools listed above.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use caution when sharing personal information online.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this notice periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice, please contact us at:
Email:
United States Lighthouses Website
10. Source Links
This Privacy Notice is informed by the following resources: