Last Updated: [09/26/2026]
RuralPowerGuide.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our Site, how it’s used, and your rights regarding that information.
Information We Collect
This Site does not collect personal information directly from visitors — we do not use contact forms, comment sections, account registration, newsletters, or any other feature that would require you to submit personal details.
However, certain information may still be collected automatically as part of normal website operation:
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website or search terms used to find us
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to support basic site functionality, analyze site traffic, and enable affiliate link tracking. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the Site may not function properly if you do.
How We Use This Information
The automatically collected information described above is used to:
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Analyze site traffic and user behavior to improve content
- Track affiliate link clicks for commission purposes through the Amazon Associates Program
- Comply with legal obligations, if applicable
Third-Party Services
Amazon Associates Program
This Site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As part of this program, Amazon may use cookies to track referrals from this Site to Amazon.com for the purpose of calculating affiliate commissions. Amazon’s use of this data is governed by Amazon’s own Privacy Notice, available at amazon.com/privacy.
Analytics Services
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Site. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect and analyze usage information. This data is generally anonymized and aggregated, and is not used to personally identify visitors.
Advertising
We may use third-party advertising services that use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance’s opt-out page at optout.aboutads.info, or through your browser and device settings.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell personal information, since we do not collect it directly. Automatically collected, non-identifying usage data may be shared with:
- Service providers who help operate the Site (hosting, analytics)
- Amazon and other affiliate partners, solely for the purpose of tracking referrals and commissions
- Legal authorities, if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
Data Retention
Automatically collected analytics data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by applicable law.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding automatically collected data, including the right to:
- Request information about the data collected through your visit to this Site
- Opt out of cookie usage through your browser settings
- Opt out of personalized advertising, as described above
California Residents (CCPA): California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act regarding automatically collected data. To exercise these rights or ask questions, contact us using the information below.
EU/UK Residents (GDPR): If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation regarding automatically collected data, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and since we do not collect personal information through forms or accounts, no such information is knowingly collected from children.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. At this time, our Site does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how to interpret them.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the automatically collected information described above, but no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
[Your contact email]
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