Privacy Policy

How California Curated collects, uses, and protects your information, including how we work with Google AdSense and other third-party services.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

California Curated ("we," "our," "us") respects your privacy. This page explains what information we collect when you visit californiacurated.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. If you have questions, please contact us.

What we collect

We collect a small amount of information automatically when you visit the site, primarily through standard server logs and analytics. This may include your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you view, the time of your visit, and the website you came from. We use this information to understand site usage and to keep the site secure.

If you sign up for our newsletter or send us a message, we collect the information you provide (such as your name and email address) only for the purpose of replying or sending the content you requested.

Cookies

We and our service providers use cookies and similar technologies (such as web beacons, local storage, and tracking pixels) to operate the site, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising. Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings, including blocking or deleting them. Note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site function.

Advertising and Google AdSense

California Curated displays advertising served by Google AdSense and other Google-certified third-party vendors. Google and its partners use cookies (including the DoubleClick DART cookie) and other identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other sites on the internet.

You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites or apps that use Google's services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites .

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings , the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page , or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page . Visitors in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland can manage consent for personalized advertising through the consent prompts shown on the site.

Analytics

We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand aggregate traffic patterns. These services collect information about your use of the site through cookies and similar means. The data is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally.

Third-party links and embedded content

Articles on California Curated may include links to other websites and embedded content (such as YouTube videos or images hosted on third-party platforms). Those third parties have their own privacy practices, and we are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of those sites.

Children's privacy

California Curated is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding the personal information we hold about you, including the right to access, correct, or delete it, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing. California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Residents of the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To exercise any of these rights, contact us.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be highlighted on the site or sent by email if you've subscribed.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us.