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Privacy & Advertising Policy

Privacy & Advertising Policy

Effective Date: Friday, January 31, 2025

At Jasper Pickens County, GA, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about collecting, using, and sharing your personal information. This policy also explains our advertising practices and your rights regarding data privacy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

A. Information You Provide
  • Name, email, phone number, or other contact details through forms or inquiries.
  • Business information if you advertise with us.
B. Automatically Collected Information
  • IP address, browser type, and website usage data (e.g., pages visited, links clicked).
  • Cookies and other tracking technologies.
C. Third-Party Services
  • We use tools like Google Analytics to collect anonymized data for website performance and optimization.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide services.
  • Improve website functionality and enhance your experience.
  • Customize the content and ads you see on the site.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect against unauthorized access.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share your data:

  • With service providers who assist with website operations (e.g., hosting, analytics).
  • When required by law (e.g., court orders).
  • With your explicit consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies help us provide a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and tracking site usage. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Security and Retention

We implement standard security measures to protect your data. We retain personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or comply with legal requirements.

6. Your Privacy Rights

As a Georgia resident, you have the right to:

  • Confirm if your data is being processed.
  • Access and obtain a copy of your personal information.
  • Correct any inaccuracies.
  • Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Opt out of data sharing or targeted advertising.

To exercise your rights, contact us at: Info@jasperpickenscountga.com.

7. Advertising Practices

Our website may display advertisements from business partners or third-party advertisers. Here’s how we handle advertising:

A. Ad Content and Partnerships

  • Advertisements are paid placements and do not constitute endorsements.
  • We recommend that users research before engaging with any advertised business or service.

B. Ad Tracking and Cookies

  • Advertisers may use cookies to display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior.
  • This data is typically anonymized and used for ad targeting.
  • You can opt out of targeted ads by adjusting your cookie preferences or through platforms like Google Ads (https://adssettings.google.com).

8. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies before sharing personal information.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted with an updated effective date.

For questions or concerns, contact us at info@jasperpickenscountyga.com.