Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-04-16
The Encyclopedia of Emery County ("we," "us," or "our") is a property of Silver Sage Media, LLC, a Washington State limited liability company. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit emeryencyclopedia.com (the "Site").
Information We Collect
Analytics Data
We use Google Analytics (measurement ID: G-QHV1KEBHXS) to understand how visitors interact with the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. This data is processed by Google under its own Privacy Policy. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions.
Email Subscription Data
If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter via the signup form on this Site, your email address is collected and processed through ConvertKit (Kit), our email marketing provider, under its Privacy Policy. We use this information solely to deliver chapter previews, research stories, and Emery County discoveries. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in each email.
Cookies
The Site uses cookies placed by Google Analytics to measure traffic and usage patterns. These are first-party cookies set by Google's analytics script. You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and user experience
- Deliver newsletter content to subscribers who have opted in
- Monitor site performance and troubleshoot technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the service providers described above (Google, ConvertKit) as necessary to operate the Site. We may disclose information if required by law.
Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. Email subscription data is retained by ConvertKit for as long as you remain subscribed.
Your Rights
California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know what personal information we collect about you; request deletion of your personal information; opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information); and not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.
European Visitors (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights including: access to your personal data, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object to processing. Our lawful basis for processing analytics data is legitimate interest in understanding site usage.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@emeryencyclopedia.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Silver Sage Media, LLC
Email: info@emeryencyclopedia.com