This Privacy Policy explains what information USABlaze (https://usablaze.com) collects from visitors, how we use that information, who we share it with, and what your rights are. We take privacy seriously and we keep this policy current.
Effective date: May 13, 2026
Information We Collect
We collect information in three main ways:
Information you give us directly. When you email us, submit a contact form, sign up for our newsletter, or submit a guest pitch, we collect the information you choose to share, typically your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically. When you visit USABlaze, our servers and analytics partners automatically log certain technical information, including:
- Your IP address (often abbreviated for privacy)
- Your browser type and version
- The operating system you are using
- The pages you visit on USABlaze and the time spent on each
- The referring website that sent you to us, if applicable
Information from cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy for a full breakdown of what cookies we use and why.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve USABlaze
- Respond to your emails, messages, and inquiries
- Deliver our newsletter, if you have subscribed
- Analyze how visitors use the site so we can improve our content and design
- Serve relevant advertising through our advertising partners
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use USABlaze. Google Analytics collects anonymized information about your visit, including pages viewed, time on site, and approximate location. We use this data in aggregate to improve our content. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the official Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Google AdSense and Advertising Partners
USABlaze may use Google AdSense and other advertising networks to display ads. These partners use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your browsing history across the web. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Third-Party Sharing
We share information with third parties only in the following limited situations:
- Service providers: Companies that help us run the site (hosting, email delivery, analytics, advertising). These providers are bound by their own privacy policies and agreements with us.
- Legal compliance: When we are required to by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of others.
- Business transfers: If USABlaze is sold, merged, or transferred, your information may be transferred along with the business assets.
Your Rights
If you are in the European Economic Area (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, and to object to or restrict our processing of it. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@usablaze.com.
If you are a California resident (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of that information, opt out of any sale of your data (we do not sell data, but the right exists), and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. To submit a request, email contact@usablaze.com.
All visitors: You can always opt out of our newsletter using the unsubscribe link in any email, control cookies through your browser settings, and contact us with any privacy question.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as needed for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter emails are kept until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are kept for up to 12 months. Aggregated analytics data is retained for up to 26 months.
Children’s Privacy
USABlaze is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect the information we hold, including HTTPS encryption across the site and secure hosting. No method of transmission over the internet is 100 percent secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Material changes will be highlighted via a notice on the site.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or about your personal information, contact us at contact@usablaze.com.