Privacy Policy

Welcome to the Meridian Anchor (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you visit and use our website, meridiananchor.com (the “Site”).

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our service to you.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Site, our servers may automatically log standard data provided by your web browser. This data is considered “non-identifying information,” as it does not personally identify you on its own. It may include:

• Your device's Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Your browser type and version
• The pages you visit on our Site
• The time and date of your visit
• The time spent on each page

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic and understand how our audience uses the Site. Google Analytics gathers non-personally identifiable information by using cookies. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site is transmitted to Google. This information is then used to evaluate visitors' use of the Site and to compile statistical reports on website activity for us. Google Analytics collects usage data such as pages visited and approximate location, which may include IP-based information.

Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookie

We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements on our Site.

• • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our Site or other websites.
• • Google's use of the DoubleClick DART cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
• • Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie for interest-based advertising by visiting the Google Ad Settings page.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes:

• • To operate and maintain our Site: Ensuring the Site functions correctly and is secure.
• • To improve our Site: Understanding how our audience interacts with our content allows us to create a better user experience.
• • To display advertisements: To show relevant ads that help fund the operation of our Site.
• • To monitor and analyze usage and trends: To understand what content is popular and how to improve our offerings.

Cookies and Your Choices

Cookies are small files with a small amount of data that are stored on your device. We use cookies to collect information for analytics and advertising.

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can instruct your browser, by changing its options, to stop accepting cookies or to prompt you before accepting a cookie from the websites you visit.

For further information about Google's advertising policies, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms page.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@meridiananchor.com