1. Introduction & Overview
Welcome to RootedWell (accessible at https://rootedwell.info/). We respect the privacy of our readers and visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, utilized, and safeguarded when you visit our non-commercial environmental reporting website.
2. Information Collection & Use
RootedWell operates as an informational publication. We do not require account registration, membership sign-ups, or payment details.
- Non-Personal Technical Logs: Like standard web servers, our web host collects basic non-identifiable browser logs (IP address, browser type, referring page, date/time stamp) strictly for security and system diagnostics.
- Voluntary Editorial Submissions: If you use our Contact form to send an editorial note, the provided name and email address are used solely to reply to your inquiry. We never sell, rent, or distribute contact lists to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
RootedWell uses minimal essential cookies to maintain browser state (such as recording your cookie consent preferences). We do not deploy third-party commercial remarketing cookies, behavioral ad-tracking pixels, or cross-site fingerprinting scripts.
For detailed information, please review our Cookie Policy.
4. Data Rights under GDPR & CCPA
Under applicable data protection regulations (including the EU General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act):
- You have the right to request access to or deletion of any voluntary contact information you have submitted to us.
- You have the right to opt out of non-essential analytical cookies at any time via our Cookie Preferences banner.
- We do not sell personal information under any circumstances.
5. External Links Disclaimer
Our articles may contain navigational references to independent open-data repositories (such as satellite database portals or academic journal archives). RootedWell is not responsible for the privacy practices of external web domains.
6. Contact Regarding Privacy
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact our privacy compliance contact via email at [email protected] or write to us at our published postal address.