Overview

FireFeatureRules ("this site," "we," "us") is an informational website about fire pit and outdoor fireplace permit rules in the United States. This privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information from visitors to this site.

Information We Collect

Analytics data: This site uses Google Analytics 4 to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the site — pages visited, time on site, traffic sources, and device type. This data is collected in aggregate and does not identify individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies: This site uses cookies set by Google Analytics for analytics purposes and by Google AdSense for advertising purposes. These cookies may collect anonymized information about your browsing behavior to deliver relevant advertisements. By using this site, you consent to the use of these cookies.

Contact form data: If you contact us by email, we retain your email address and the content of your message for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. We do not sell or share this data with third parties.

Amazon Affiliate Program

FireFeatureRules is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Our associate tag is c8503-20. When you click on Amazon product links on this site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, recommendations, or permit information.

Advertising

This site displays advertising through Google AdSense. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to serve relevant advertisements. This information does not personally identify you. You can opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.

Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services which may collect data subject to their own privacy policies:

Data Retention and Security

Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard retention policies. Contact email data is retained as long as needed to resolve the related inquiry. We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

State Privacy Rights

California residents (CCPA/CPRA): Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information), and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@firefeaturerules.com.

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Texas residents: Residents of these states have similar rights under their respective state privacy laws (VCDPA, CPA, CTDPA, TDPSA) including the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of your personal data, and to opt out of targeted advertising. To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@firefeaturerules.com.

This site does not sell personal information to third parties. The data collected through analytics and advertising cookies (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) is governed by Google's privacy policies. You may opt out of Google's use of cookies for advertising by visiting google.com/settings/ads.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of this site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Privacy questions: contact@firefeaturerules.com