Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 20, 2025
Last Updated: May 20, 2025

Colormedia LLC, a limited liability company registered in the State of New Mexico, United States of America, with its principal place of business at 530-B HARKLE ROAD STE 100, Santa Fe, NM 87505, operates this website (hereinafter, “the Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information related to your use of the Website. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 No Direct Collection of Personal Information

We do not directly collect personal information from users of the Website. The Website does not feature forms, chat functionalities, or other mechanisms requiring you to submit personal data such as your name, email address, or contact details.

1.2 Information Collected via Third-Party Services

While we do not collect personal information directly, certain third-party services integrated into the Website may gather data for analytical or advertising purposes, as described below:

• Google Analytics: We utilize Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about Website usage. This may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. This data enables us to analyze user behavior, improve Website functionality, and enhance your experience. Google Analytics employs cookies and similar technologies to facilitate this collection. For details on Google’s data practices, please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
• Affiliate Links: The Website may include affiliate links to third-party websites, such as Amazon or other affiliate partners. Clicking these links and making purchases may result in us earning a commission. These third-party websites may collect personal information from you (e.g., name, address, payment details) pursuant to their own privacy policies. We do not access or control the data collected by these third parties.

1.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to optimize your experience and for analytical purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that track usage patterns. For more information on the cookies we use and how to manage them, please see our Cookie Policy.

2. Use of Information

Data collected through third-party services like Google Analytics is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Analyzing Website traffic and user behavior to enhance content, design, and performance.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of affiliate partnerships and marketing efforts.
• Ensuring the security and integrity of the Website.

We do not use this data to identify individual users or create personal profiles.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise disclose personal information to third parties, as we do not collect such data directly. However:

• Anonymized data collected by Google Analytics may be shared with Google per their data processing terms.
• We may disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, including to law enforcement or governmental authorities.

4. Data Retention

As we do not collect personal information directly, we do not retain such data. Anonymized data collected via Google Analytics is stored according to Google’s retention policies. For more details, see Google’s Data Retention Policy.

5. User Rights

5.1 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

California residents have rights under the CCPA regarding their personal information. Since we do not collect or sell personal data directly, many CCPA provisions may not apply. However, if you are a California resident and wish to exercise applicable rights, contact us at info [at] thedotblog.com or Do Not Sell My Personal Information. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.

5.2 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

For users in the European Union (EU), the GDPR grants rights over personal data. As we do not directly collect such data, many of these rights may not apply. If you are an EU resident and believe personal data has been collected, you may request access, correction, or deletion by contacting us at info [at] thedotblog.com.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we discover that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information should contact us at info [at] thedotblog.com.

7. Security

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect the Website and any data collected via third-party services from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet-based system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

8. International Users

The Website is hosted in the United States and governed by U.S. law. If you access it from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for complying with local laws. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of data to the U.S., where privacy protections may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Changes take effect immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after such changes signifies your acceptance. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

10. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Colormedia LLC
530-B HARKLE ROAD STE 100
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Email: info [at] thedotblog.com