A note about privacy—
The View from Great Island found at https://www.theviewfromgreatisland.com/ (the “Website”) is governed by the following privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect and how we use, disclose, and safeguard it. This statement applies only to this Website.
Information We Collect
Information you provide to us. We may collect personal information such as your name and email address when you voluntarily provide it—for example when you leave a comment, subscribe to our email newsletter, or submit a contact form.
Information from others. If you connect a third‑party account (e.g., Facebook/Google) to comment or sign up, we may receive your name, email address, and profile image from that service.
Information collected automatically. We automatically log certain information about your device and how you interact with the Website, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring page, pages viewed, links clicked, and timestamps.
Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember your preferences, understand activity, and personalize content. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect the Website’s functionality.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the Website;
- identify you as a user and customize content;
- send newsletters or other communications (you may unsubscribe at any time);
- respond to comments and inquiries and provide support;
- measure and understand Website performance and advertising;
- protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity; and
- comply with legal obligations.
Third‑Party Service Providers
We may share information with third‑party service providers who perform services on our behalf (for example: website hosting, content delivery networks, analytics, email delivery, advertising partners, comment systems, security/anti‑spam). These providers may process limited personal information subject to their own privacy policies. We only authorize such providers to use information as needed to provide services to us and the Website.
Analytics
We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Website (for example, which pages are visited and for how long). These tools may collect your IP address and usage information through cookies and similar technologies. Learn more here:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services:https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You can control cookies via your browser settings or available opt-out tools.
Advertising
This Site is affiliated with CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement.
Newsletter Sponsorships & Interest‑Based Ads in Email
We may work with partners to serve newsletter advertisements and perform related services across the web and in mobile applications. To learn more about interest‑based advertising or to opt out of having your web browsing information used for behavioral advertising by participating companies, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance at www.aboutads.info/choices. You can always unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link at the bottom of each email.
Affiliate Program Participation
The Website participates in affiliate marketing by embedding tracking links into posts and pages. If you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed on your browser to track any resulting purchases for commission purposes.
Amazon Associates. The View from Great Island is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com. Amazon uses cookies to track visits for assigning commissions.
Your Privacy Choices & Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the rights to access, correct, delete, and receive a copy (data portability) of certain information we hold about you.
Opting out of sale/sharing and targeted advertising. We do not sell personal information for money. However, some laws define “sale” or “sharing” to include the use of personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising. You can opt out of sale/sharing of personal information for targeted advertising by using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link (where available) or by using a browser or extension that sends the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal; we honor GPC in applicable jurisdictions.
Email communications. You may opt out of future email communications by following the unsubscribe links in our emails. You may also request removal by emailing us at Sue@theviewfromgreatisland.com.
To exercise any rights available to you, please contact Sue@theviewfromgreatisland.com. We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before responding, and certain rights may be subject to legal exceptions.
Children’s Information
We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. If you believe we have such information, please contact us at Sue@theviewfromgreatisland.com and we will promptly delete it.
Sensitive Personal Information
Please do not submit sensitive personal information to the Website (e.g., Social Security numbers, precise health information, racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, or religious beliefs). If you submit such information, it will be handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (for example, to comply with legal, tax, or accounting requirements).
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
External Links
The Website may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date below reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact Sue@theviewfromgreatisland.com.
Last updated: September 12, 2025
