Privacy Policy for AcrossTheCountry.com

Last updated: November 2025

AcrossTheCountry.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit AcrossTheCountry.com, including all related content such as blog posts, radio-show updates, interviews, and email newsletters.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with the site, including:

  • Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter (via Squarespace Email Campaigns)

  • Name and email address if you submit a contact form

  • Name and email if you leave a comment on a blog post

You may choose not to provide this information, but doing so may limit your ability to access certain features.

B. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit AcrossTheCountry.com, certain data is automatically collected through cookies, analytics tools, and your browser. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on the site

  • Referring website

We use Google Analytics to understand site traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics may set cookies on your browser or read existing cookies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and improve the website

  • Understand user interests and behavior

  • Analyze traffic and performance

  • Respond to comments or inquiries

  • Send newsletters and email updates (if you have subscribed)

  • Personalize content

  • Display ads through Mediavine Journey

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

3. Mediavine Journey Advertising

AcrossTheCountry.com uses Mediavine Journey to manage and display advertising. Mediavine Journey may use cookies and similar technologies to provide personalized ads and measure ad performance.

Mediavine Journey may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser information

  • Device type

  • General location (not precise GPS)

  • Pages visited and interactions

Mediavine’s privacy policy, including information about data usage and opt-out options, is available here: https://journey.mediavine.com/privacy-policy

You can opt out of interest-based advertising at: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Understand how visitors use the site

  • Provide ads via Mediavine Journey

  • Support Google Analytics

Most browsers allow you to decline cookies or delete them through settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Comments on Blog Posts

When visitors leave comments, Squarespace may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • IP address

  • Browser/user agent information

This information helps prevent spam and maintain site security. Comments may be visible publicly.

6. Email Newsletters

If you subscribe to our email list through Squarespace Email Campaigns, we collect:

  • Name (optional)

  • Email address

We use this information to send:

  • Weekly newsletters

  • Radio show updates

  • New articles or announcements

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.

7. Data Sharing

We may share data with service providers who help operate the website, such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • Squarespace (website hosting, email campaigns, comment system)

  • Mediavine Journey (advertising services)

These third parties may access your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are required to protect your data.

We do not use affiliate links.
We do not use social media tracking pixels.
We do not process merchandise purchases through this website.

8. Third-Party Links

AcrossTheCountry.com may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. By using the site, you acknowledge these limitations.

10. Children’s Privacy

AcrossTheCountry.com is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

11. Your Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Other Laws)

Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

  • Requesting access to your data

  • Requesting deletion of your data

  • Opting out of certain data collection

  • Withdrawing consent for newsletter emails

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@amandatempel.com

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect recent changes. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Across The Country Radio
Email: info@amandatempel.com