Privacy Policy

This website and its associated media channels are operated by Earl Gibson (“we” or “us”). We take the protection of your privacy very seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your personal information when you visit and interact with earlgibson.net and our official YouTube channel.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide:

  • Contact Information: Name and email address when you fill out contact forms or subscribe to our newsletter.

Automatically Collected Information:

  • Technical Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser information, device type, and operating system data.
  • Website & Platform Usage: Data on how you navigate and interact with our website and YouTube channel (pages visited, video watch time, interactions, etc.).
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website and advertising partners use cookies to gather usage data, personalize your experience, and target advertisements.

How We Use Your Information

  • Communications: Answering inquiries and sending updates or travel tips if you have opted in.
  • Website & Channel Improvement: Understanding usage trends and audience analytics to enhance your experience.
  • Targeted Advertising & Monetization: Partnering with Google AdSense, the YouTube Partner Program, and other advertising networks to display relevant ads and offer channel features.
  • Compliance: Meeting legal requirements and protecting our rights.

How We Share Your Information

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party companies for website and video analytics (like Google Analytics and YouTube Analytics).
  • Advertising Partners: With Google AdSense, YouTube, and other networks to enable personalized advertisements based on your interests.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if necessary to comply with the law or protect our legal rights.

Cookies and Tracking

We and our partners, including Google AdSense, YouTube, and other third-party vendors, use cookies and similar technologies. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to our site, channel, or other sites on the Internet.

Your Choices: You may manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

This site and our YouTube video descriptions include affiliate links, primarily through the Amazon Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This relationship involves the use of tracking cookies to track sales, handled according to the terms of the Amazon Associates Operating Agreement.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information. If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us via our contact page.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and YouTube channel are intended for general audiences and are not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under this age limit.

Changes to Our Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the website or content after changes indicates your acceptance of the new policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact me directly:

  • Via Website: Visit my Contact Page to send a message through the secure form.