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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 18, 2025

The Kentucky Colonel Council ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Kentucky Colonel News blog. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site or sign up for our newsletter.

1. Information We Collect

When you subscribe to our newsletter via our "Newsletter Signup" or Reader Registration, we collect your email address. We may also collect non-identifiable data such as IP addresses and browser types through cookies provided by the Blogger platform for analytical purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

To send periodic emails regarding news, updates, and special content.
To manage your subscription preferences.
To improve our website content and user experience.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We use third-party service providers (such as email marketing platforms and Google Analytics) to facilitate our communications. If you make a voluntary contribution, your payment information is processed securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store your financial details.

4. Public Domain & Third-Party Links

Our blog features original content and republished Public Domain material. We may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites.

5. Your Rights & Opt-Out

You may opt-out of receiving our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly. Residents of certain jurisdictions may have additional rights to access or delete their personal data.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact the Kentucky Colonel Council via our website contact form.

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