Privacy Policy
Northwoods Sentinel is a personal website owned and operated by Robert Chuvala. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit this site and how it is used.
What We Collect
When you visit Northwoods Sentinel, the following information may be collected automatically:
- Page views and navigation — which pages you visit and how you move through the site
- Device and browser information — browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Approximate location — country or region, derived from your IP address
- Referral source — how you arrived at the site (search engine, direct link, external site)
This site does not collect your name, email address, or any information that directly identifies you. There are no user accounts, contact forms, or login systems.
How We Use It
Analytics data is used to understand how the site is being read — which essays get traffic, where readers come from, and how the site performs. This helps improve the content and experience.
No data is sold. No data is shared with advertisers. No data is used for behavioral targeting or profiling.
Cookies
This site uses cookies placed by Google Analytics to track visits across sessions. These are analytics cookies, not advertising cookies.
_ga— distinguishes unique users, expires after 2 years_ga_[ID]— stores and counts pageviews, expires after 2 years
You can opt out of analytics tracking at any time using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Third-Party Services
This site uses Google Analytics 4 to collect and process analytics data. Google acts as a data processor on behalf of this site. Google's use of data is governed by their Privacy & Terms.
No other third-party services currently collect data from visitors to this site.
Data Retention
Google Analytics retains event-level data for 14 months by default. Aggregated reporting data may be retained longer. You can request deletion of data associated with your visits using the opt-out tool above.
Your Rights
Depending on where you are located, you may have rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request information about what data has been collected
- Deletion — request deletion of data associated with your use
- Opt-out — disable analytics tracking at any time using the opt-out tool above
- Portability — request a copy of your data
EU/EEA visitors: This site processes analytics data under a legitimate interest basis. You may object to this processing at any time by contacting us.
To exercise any of these rights, contact: contact@northwoodssentinel.com
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. No data is knowingly collected from minors.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated occasionally. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.
Contact
Questions about this policy: contact@northwoodssentinel.com