Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information Colorful Clearwater (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects when you visit colorfulclearwater.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Last updated: August 11, 2026
1. Who We Are
Colorful Clearwater is a local travel, tourism and community lifestyle guide to Clearwater and Clearwater Beach, Florida. This policy applies to information collected through our website at colorfulclearwater.com and related email communications.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide to us
- Newsletter sign-ups: your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or destination guide.
- Comments: your name, email address and any content you submit when commenting on an article.
- Contact & advertising inquiries: your name, email address, and message when you contact us or ask about advertising or partnerships.
Information collected automatically
- Usage & device data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring website and time spent on the site.
- Cookies and similar technologies used to operate the site, remember preferences and understand how the site is used.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To operate, maintain and improve the website and its content.
- To send our newsletter, local events and travel tips (only if you subscribed).
- To respond to your comments, questions and advertising inquiries.
- To measure and understand our audience so we can create better local guides.
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues, spam or abuse.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, remember your preferences and analyze traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
5. Analytics
We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use the site. These services may set their own cookies and process usage data on our behalf in aggregated, non-identifying form.
6. Advertising & Affiliate Links
Some pages contain advertising and affiliate links. Advertising partners and affiliate networks may use cookies to measure ad performance. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details on how affiliate links and sponsored content work.
7. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only with trusted service providers who help us operate the site (for example, our email/newsletter platform, analytics and hosting providers), or when required by law, or to protect our rights and the safety of our visitors.
8. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content
Our articles link to and may embed content from third parties (for example maps, videos, or social media posts). These third parties may collect data about you as governed by their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of external websites.
9. Data Retention
We keep your information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy — for example, we retain newsletter data until you unsubscribe, and comments for as long as the article is published.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict the use of your personal information, and to opt out of marketing. Residents of the EU/UK (GDPR) and California (CCPA/CPRA) have specific rights, including the right to request a copy of their data or its deletion. To exercise any right, email us at [email protected]. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in every email.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will remove it.
12. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date will be revised accordingly.
14. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at [email protected].