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Privacy Policy

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This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit First Cast Guide (firstcastguide.com), who collects it, and the choices you have.

Summary

  • We do not ask for, collect, or store your personal information. There are no accounts, forms, or newsletters on this site.
  • We use Google AdSense to show ads. Google and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to serve and measure ads.
  • You can turn off personalized ads at any time in Google's Ads Settings.

Information we collect

First Cast Guide is a static website. We do not run a database, we do not set our own tracking cookies, and we do not collect names, email addresses, or other personal details through the site. Site search runs entirely in your browser and your searches are not sent to us.

If you choose to email us, we receive your email address and message. We use them only to reply to you, and we do not sell or share them.

Like almost every website, our hosting provider automatically processes technical data (such as IP address, browser type, and the pages requested) to deliver pages and protect against abuse. This data is handled by the hosting provider under its own privacy policy.

Advertising and cookies (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.

To learn how Google uses information, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services. For information about Google's advertising cookies, see How Google uses cookies in advertising.

How to opt out of personalized ads

  • Visit Google Ads Settings to turn off personalized advertising from Google.
  • Opt out of personalized ads from many participating third-party vendors at www.aboutads.info/choices (Digital Advertising Alliance).
  • You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you do, you may still see ads, but they will be less relevant.

Visitors from the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland are shown a consent message powered by Google before personalized ads are used, and can change their choice at any time through that message.

Your U.S. state privacy rights (including California)

Residents of certain U.S. states, including California (under the CCPA as amended by the CPRA), Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and others, have rights regarding their personal information. Depending on your state, these may include the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, to correct it, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for targeted (cross-context behavioral) advertising.

We do not sell personal information for money. However, the use of advertising cookies by Google and its partners may be considered "sharing" for targeted advertising under some state laws. To opt out:

  • Turn off personalized ads in Google Ads Settings.
  • Use a browser or extension that sends the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, which many state laws recognize as an opt-out request.
  • Block third-party cookies in your browser.

Because we do not collect personal information ourselves, we generally have no personal data about you to provide, correct, or delete. If you emailed us and want that email deleted, contact us at you@firstcastguide.com. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any privacy right.

Children's privacy

This site is written for a general audience, including families. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information by email, contact us and we will delete it.

We link to other websites, such as state wildlife agencies. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, so please read their policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top shows when it was last changed.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email you@firstcastguide.com.