Privacy policy

Privacy Policy

West Seattle Blog (“WSB,” “we,” “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

Information We Collect

Information you provide: When you comment, submit a tip, sign up for newsletters, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and message content.

– Automatically collected information: Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to collect data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

Advertising data: We work with third-party ad networks that may use cookies or similar tools to serve relevant ads. These networks may collect data about your visits to this and other websites.

How We Use Information

We use collected information to operate and improve the site, respond to comments and tips, send newsletters (if you’ve subscribed), and support advertising that keeps WSB free to read.

Cookies

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools (e.g., analytics providers, ad networks, comment systems) that collect data under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies separately.

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers who help us operate the site, or when required by law.

Your Choices

You can opt out of newsletters at any time via the unsubscribe link. You can request that we delete personal information you’ve submitted by contacting us.

Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically; the “last updated” date above will reflect the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this policy can be sent to editor@westseattleblog.com.