Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to smalltown.pro (the "Blog"). We are a creative advertising publication based in Portland, Oregon. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Blog, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Who We Are

smalltown.pro is a blog focused on creative advertising, marketing insights, and industry commentary. We are not an online store, and we do not sell products or process payments. Our contact details:

• Website: smalltown.pro
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 2316 Oak Ave, Portland, OR 97201, United States

2. Information We Collect

We collect only minimal information that you voluntarily provide or that is automatically generated when you interact with the Blog. We never collect payment card details, billing addresses, or purchase history because we do not offer any transactional services.

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact form submissions: When you send us a message via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this solely to respond to your inquiry.
• Comments: If you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name (or pseudonym), email address, and the comment text. Your name and comment are publicly visible; your email is kept private and used only for moderation or follow-up communication.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how our content is consumed. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
• Basic analytics data: We collect anonymized, aggregated data such as page views, referral sources, browser type, and general geographic location (country/city level). This data cannot identify you personally and is used to improve our content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries submitted via contact forms.
• To manage and display comments on the Blog.
• To analyze trends and user interaction with our articles (analytics).
• To maintain the security and integrity of the Blog.
• To comply with legal obligations.

We do not use your data for profiling, targeted advertising, or any automated decision-making that significantly affects you.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

smalltown.pro uses cookies for basic functionality and analytics. We do not use cookies for advertising retargeting or cross-site tracking.

Types of cookies we use:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for the Blog to function (e.g., remembering your cookie consent preference).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our content (e.g., which articles are most popular, how long you stay). We use a privacy-focused analytics tool that anonymizes IP addresses.
• Comment preference cookies: If you leave a comment, we may store your name and email in cookies for convenience so you don't have to re-enter them.

You can delete or block cookies at any time via your browser settings. However, some features of the Blog may not work properly if you disable cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data to help us improve our content. These services include:

• Analytics providers: We use a standard analytics service (e.g., Google Analytics or an equivalent) that processes anonymized data. These providers have their own privacy policies governing data use.
• Comment system: Our comment functionality may be powered by a third-party platform. If so, that platform's privacy policy will also apply to data you submit through the comment form.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

6. Data Storage & Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure server hosting, encryption of data in transit (HTTPS), and restricted access to personal data.

Your data is stored on secure servers located in the United States. We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Objection: Object to our processing of your data for analytics purposes.
• Data portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

smalltown.pro is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and may notify you via a notice on the Blog. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Postal address: 2316 Oak Ave, Portland, OR 97201, United States