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Privacy Policy

What we collect, why, and the choices you have.

This Privacy Policy explains how Green Mermaid Review (“we,” “us”), published by TS Tech Solutions LLC, collects and uses information when you visit greenmermaidreview.com.

Information we collect

  • Information you send us. If you use our contact form, we receive what you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, location details and message. Name and email are optional.
  • Usage information. Like most websites, our servers and analytics tools automatically record technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device, referring page and the pages you visit.
  • Cookies. We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working, measure traffic and understand which stories readers find useful.

How we use information

  • To respond to tips, corrections and other messages.
  • To operate, secure and improve the site, including preventing spam and abuse.
  • To understand readership in aggregate so we can decide what to cover.

We do not sell your personal information, and we do not publish your name or contact details from a tip without your permission.

Service providers

We rely on trusted providers to run the site, including our web host, analytics services such as Google Analytics, and spam protection such as Akismet. These providers process information on our behalf under their own privacy policies. Embedded content from other sites, such as videos or social posts, behaves as if you visited those sites directly.

Your choices

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, and you can opt out of Google Analytics using Google’s browser add-on. If you’d like us to access, correct or delete information you sent us through our contact form, please contact us.

California residents

If you live in California, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and to request its deletion. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To make a request, contact us.

Children

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the bottom of this page shows when it was last changed.

Last updated October 5, 2026

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