Privacy Policy

This policy explains how The Pot & Plot Journal ("I," "me," "my") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit gsearch.io. I'm based in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Information I collect

Two kinds of information are collected:

• Information you give directly. The email address you send from when you write to hello@gsearch.io, or information you provide if you subscribe to updates.
• Information collected automatically. Browser type, IP address, referring URL, and pages you visit. This is collected through standard server logs and web analytics.

Cookies and similar technologies

I and my partners use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, measure advertising, and understand how visitors use my pages. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the site may not work correctly without them.

Third-party advertising

The Pot & Plot Journal is supported by advertising. I use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit my pages.

• Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on the site.
• Google's use of the DART cookie and similar technologies lets it and its partners serve ads based on visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
• Readers may opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ad Settings, or at aboutads.info.
• I may also use other advertising networks and service providers that follow similar practices and offer similar opt-out options.

Analytics

I use standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand how readers use the site in aggregate. These tools may place cookies and collect information about your visits. I use this information to improve the site and the entries I publish.

How information is used

• Operate, maintain, and improve the site
• Respond to your inquiries when you contact me
• Measure and improve the content and experience I offer
• Serve and measure advertising
• Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or abuse

Oregon residents

I operate from Portland, Oregon. Oregon residents may have rights under state law regarding personal information I hold about them, including the right to access, correct, or delete that information. To exercise these rights, email hello@gsearch.io.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights over personal information I hold about you, including the right to access, correct, delete, or port that information, and the right to object to certain uses. To exercise any of these rights, email hello@gsearch.io.

Children's privacy

The Pot & Plot Journal isn't directed to children under 13, and I don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact me and I'll delete it.

Security

I take reasonable steps to protect the information I collect. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but I work to keep reader data safe.

Changes to this policy

I may update this policy from time to time. When I do, I'll change the "last updated" date above. For material changes I'll make the update prominent on the site.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email hello@gsearch.io.