KiffyStakes (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide Directly

• Email Address: When you subscribe to our newsletter or updates, we collect your email address to send you news and content from KiffyStakes.

• Messages or Inquiries: If you contact us directly, we may collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry.

1.2. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website (hosted on Squarespace), certain information may be collected automatically by Squarespace, such as:

• Your IP address, browser type, and device information

• Referring or exit pages

• Date, time, and duration of visits

• General location data (city, state, or country)

This data is used for analytics and site performance monitoring.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send you newsletter updates and site content

• Improve the website and understand audience engagement

• Respond to questions or feedback

• Maintain the security and functionality of our site

We will never sell or rent your personal information.

3. How We Share Information

We share information only in limited ways:

• With Squarespace: Our website and email campaigns are hosted and managed through Squarespace, which processes subscriber and analytics data on our behalf.

• With Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party tools (such as analytics or email delivery providers) to help operate the site. These providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

• For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Email Communications

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly at editor@kiffystakes.com.

When you unsubscribe, we remove your email address from our active mailing list.

5. Cookies and Analytics

Squarespace uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep the site secure

• Measure traffic and performance

• Improve visitor experience

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.

If we enable additional analytics (such as Google Analytics), we’ll update this policy to describe their use.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as needed to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

• Ask us to correct or delete your information

• Withdraw consent for email communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at editor@kiffystakes.com.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we do, we’ll update the “Last Updated” date above. The revised version will apply once it’s posted on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at editor@kiffystakes.com.