Privacy Statement

Last update: December 24, 2022. Previous update: October 30, 2022.

MaineSat.org is committed to protecting the privacy and accuracy of confidential information to the extent possible, subject to provisions of state and federal law. Other than as required by laws that guarantee public access to certain types of information, or in response to subpoenas or other legal instruments that authorize access, personal information is not actively shared.

Information Collected

Google Analytics

MaineSat.org uses Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the website. To obtain statistics, Google Analytics collects first-party cookies, date/time, device/browser, IP address, and on-site activities such as web pages requested.

You may disable cookies or delete any individual cookie. You may also choose to employ an optional browser add-on that disables measurement by Google Analytics.

Web Forms

MaineSat.org may use web contact forms or mailto links to allow users to communicate with the website administrator. Any such form may require users to provide name, email address, the purpose of their contact, or other information.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on MaineSat.org may include embedded content from other websites. Those websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, or monitor your interaction with that embedded content. We recommend you review the privacy policies of other websites linked from MaineSat.org.

Use and Distribution of Collected Information

MaineSat.org does not associate Google Analytics data with individual users. Only aggregated data is used when measuring or reporting website performance.

MaineSat.org uses any personal information collected through contact forms or mailto links to communicate with individuals who contact us, to evaluate website performance, and to improve the website. MaineSat.org does not disclose personal information without user consent, except for certain explicit circumstances in which disclosure is required by law. MaineSat.org does not distribute or sell personal information to third parties.

Revisions

MaineSat.org may change this Privacy Statement at any time and for any reason. If we make a significant change to our Privacy Statement, we will post a notice on the homepage of our web site for a period of time after the change is made.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, you may contact us by email at legal@mainesat.org.