Privacy Policy

At HopewellBloomington.org, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information you may share while visiting our site. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you interact with our content, which includes news on government programs, U.S. coins, urban development, and global public-interest updates.

By using this website, you agree to the practices outlined below.

🔹 1. Who We Are

HopewellBloomington.org is an independent, non-promotional news and information website that covers:

U.S. and global government schemes and benefits
Public grants and stimulus updates
Rare and historic U.S. coins
Urban development projects such as Hopewell Bloomington
Public education and civic planning news

We are not affiliated with any official government agency or private developer.

🔹 2. Information We Collect

We may collect both non-personal and personally identifiable information through the following methods:

a) Automatically Collected Information

Browser type, device, and operating system
IP address (anonymized where applicable)
Pages visited, time spent, and navigation flow
Location (approximate, based on IP)
Referring and exit URLs

This information helps us analyze traffic and improve our content delivery.

b) Voluntarily Provided Information

You may choose to provide personal information (such as your name or email) when:

Subscribing to our newsletter
Contacting us directly
Submitting feedback or suggestions

🔹 3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Improve the quality and performance of HopewellBloomington.org
Understand what topics our readers care about
Respond to your inquiries
Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
Monitor site usage for security and optimization

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

🔹 4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

HopewellBloomington.org uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Enhance website functionality
Track anonymous user behavior
Personalize ad delivery through Google AdSense

You may manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. However, some features may not function properly without them.

Learn more:
👉 Google Cookie Policy

🔹 5. Google Analytics & AdSense

We use:

Google Analytics to analyze traffic patterns and improve content strategy
Google AdSense to display relevant ads based on your browsing behavior

These tools may collect anonymized data such as location, browser type, and site activity.

To opt out or manage settings: 👉 Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool
👉 Google Ad Settings

🔹 6. GDPR Compliance (EU Residents)

If you’re located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data
Request correction or deletion
Restrict or object to processing
File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please email us at [email protected]

🔹 7. CCPA & CRPA Compliance (California Residents)

If you’re a California resident, you are entitled under CCPA and CRPA to:

Request disclosure of personal information we collect
Ask for deletion of your data
Opt out of data sharing (we do not sell personal information)

Submit requests by contacting: [email protected]

🔹 8. Data Retention

We retain non-personal data for analytical purposes. Personal data submitted voluntarily (e.g., email addresses) is stored only as long as necessary to provide requested services or comply with legal obligations.

🔹 9. External Links

HopewellBloomington.org may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage users to review their privacy policies independently.

🔹 10. Children’s Privacy

Our content is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or store data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

🔹 11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” We encourage you to check this page regularly.