Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Great Lakes Guide Girl (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit www.greatlakesguidegirl.com (the “Site”), subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our content.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information (you provide voluntarily):

Name and email address (for newsletter subscriptions, contact forms, or correspondence)
Any information you choose to share when contacting us

Non-Personal Information (collected automatically):

Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the Site
General location data (city/state level, not precise location)

This information helps us understand how people use the Site and improve content and user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Send newsletters or updates you’ve opted into
Respond to inquiries or messages
Improve website performance and content
Understand audience interests and engagement

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Cookies & Analytics

Great Lakes Guide Girl may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Improve functionality and performance

You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services (such as email newsletter platforms or analytics tools) to operate the Site. These services only receive the information necessary to perform their functions and are required to protect your data.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may receive occasional emails about new posts, episodes, or updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. By using the Site, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

External Links

The Site may include links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.

Children’s Privacy

Great Lakes Guide Girl does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.

Your Rights

You may:

Request access to or deletion of your personal information
Unsubscribe from communications at any time

To do so, contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Great Lakes Guide Girl - greatlakesguidegirl@gmail.com