Effective Date: [06 Sep 2025]
At The Bay Diary (https://thebaydiary.com/), your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website. By accessing or using our site, you agree to the terms described below.
Information We Collect
We do not collect any personal information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., by contacting us or subscribing to our updates). However, like most websites, we automatically gather non-personal data such as:
- Your browser type and version
- Your device and operating system
- Your IP address
- Pages you visit on our site and the time spent on them
Cookies and Web Beacons
The Bay Diary uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Analyse website traffic and performance
- Deliver more relevant content and ads
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but please note that some features of the site may not function properly.
Google AdSense and Third-Party Vendors
We use Google AdSense to serve ads on our site.
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your visits to The Bay Diary and other sites on the internet.
- Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Google Ads Settings page.
Other third-party ad networks may also use cookies, scripts, or web beacons to measure ad effectiveness and personalize the advertising content you see. The Bay Diary has no control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Improve our website content and layout
- Monitor site performance and troubleshoot issues
- Serve relevant ads and maintain free access to our content
We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others.
External Links
Our articles may contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Children’s Privacy
The Bay Diary does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that your child has provided such information, please contact us immediately, and we will do our best to promptly remove it from our records.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your dealings with our site, please contact us at:
📧 info@thebaydiary.com
🌐 https://thebaydiary.com/