Puget Press Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 14, 2026
Puget Press operates https://pugetpress.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices visitors have when using this site.
By using Puget Press, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Puget Press is an independent news and lifestyle website covering Western Washington and other topics of public interest.
Website: https://pugetpress.com
Contact: contact@pugetpress.com
Information We Collect
We may collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
- Name and email address when signing up for newsletters
- Information submitted through comments, contact forms, or other site forms
- Any information you voluntarily send to us by email
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages viewed
- Referring websites
- Approximate location based on IP address
- Date, time, and duration of visits
- Cookie and advertising identifiers
We use this information to operate the site, understand readership, improve content, prevent spam or abuse, deliver newsletters, and support advertising.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the information shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address, also called a hash, may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After a comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible to the public in connection with your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that include embedded location data, such as EXIF GPS data. Visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images posted on the site.
Cookies
Puget Press uses cookies and similar technologies to improve the site, analyze traffic, personalize content, and support advertising.
Cookies may be used by:
- Puget Press
- WordPress.com/Automattic services
- Jetpack
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Mediavine and its advertising partners
- Affiliate partners
- Embedded third-party services, such as video or social media platforms
You may accept, reject, or customize certain cookie preferences through the cookie banner on this site, where available. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
For more detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Advertising
Puget Press displays third-party advertising. Advertising partners may use cookies, pixels, device identifiers, IP addresses, and similar technologies to serve ads, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and personalize advertising based on your interests and browsing activity.
These advertising partners may collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant ads.
Mediavine Advertising Privacy Notice
Mediavine Programmatic Advertising (Ver 1.1)
The Website works with Mediavine to manage third-party interest-based advertising appearing on the Website. Mediavine serves content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use first and third-party cookies. A cookie is a small text file which is sent to your computer or mobile device (referred to in this policy as a “device”) by the web server so that a website can remember some information about your browsing activity on the Website.
First party cookies are created by the website that you are visiting. A third-party cookie is frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and is created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons and other similar technologies (collectively, “Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising. Each internet browser has functionality so that you can block both first and third-party cookies and clear your browser’s cache. The “help” feature of the menu bar on most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to receive notification of new cookies, how to disable existing cookies and how to clear your browser’s cache. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, you can consult the information at All About Cookies.
Without cookies you may not be able to take full advantage of the Website content and features. Please note that rejecting cookies does not mean that you will no longer see ads when you visit our Site. In the event you opt-out, you will still see non-personalized advertisements on the Website.
The Website collects the following data using a cookie when serving personalized ads:
- IP Address
- Operating System type
- Operating System version
- Device Type
- Language of the website
- Web browser type
- Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners (companies listed below with whom Mediavine shares data) may also use this data to link to other end user information the partner has independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements. Mediavine Partners may also separately collect data about end users from other sources, such as advertising IDs or pixels, and link that data to data collected from Mediavine publishers in order to provide interest-based advertising across your online experience, including devices, browsers and apps. This data includes usage data, cookie information, device information, information about interactions between users and advertisements and websites, geolocation data, traffic data, and information about a visitor’s referral source to a particular website. Mediavine Partners may also create unique IDs to create audience segments, which are used to provide targeted advertising.
If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices to opt-in or opt-out of this data collection, please visit National Advertising Initiative opt out page. You may also visit Digital Advertising Alliance website and Network Advertising Initiative website to learn more information about interest-based advertising. You may download the AppChoices app at Digital Advertising Alliance’s AppChoices app to opt out in connection with mobile apps, or use the platform controls on your mobile device to opt out.
For specific information about Mediavine Partners, the data each collects and their data collection and privacy policies, please visit Mediavine Partners.
Google Analytics
Puget Press may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, browser type, device type, referring pages, and general geographic location.
This information helps us understand readership trends and improve our content.
Email and Newsletter Signups
If you sign up for a Puget Press newsletter, we collect your email address and any other information you choose to provide.
We use this information to send newsletters, updates, and related communications. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in newsletter emails.
We do not sell your personal information.
Affiliate Links
Puget Press may include affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links help support our reporting and site operations.
Sponsored Content
Some content on Puget Press may be created in partnership with local businesses, advertisers, or brands. Sponsored content, paid partnerships, or advertising features will be labeled clearly.
Editorial content and sponsored content are handled separately whenever appropriate.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, social media posts, maps, or articles.
Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited that website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
Third-Party Services
Puget Press may use third-party services to operate, analyze, secure, advertise, and improve the site. These may include, but are not limited to:
- WordPress.com/Automattic
- Jetpack
- Google Analytics
- Google AdSense
- Mediavine
- Email newsletter providers
- Spam detection services
- Affiliate networks
- Social media platforms
- Embedded media providers
These third parties may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share limited information with service providers that help operate the website, deliver newsletters, analyze traffic, prevent spam, provide advertising, and maintain security.
We may also disclose information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, or security of Puget Press, our visitors, or others.
We do not sell personal information directly to third parties.
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
If you sign up for a newsletter, we retain your email address until you unsubscribe or request deletion, subject to legal or operational requirements.
Analytics and advertising data may be retained by third-party providers according to their own policies.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of personal information
- Opt out of certain data processing
- Opt out of certain targeted advertising
- Withdraw cookie consent where applicable
- Request a copy of personal data you have provided
To make a privacy request, contact us at contact@pugetpress.com.
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Data may also be processed by third-party providers located in the United States or other countries.
Children’s Privacy
Puget Press is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take reasonable steps to remove it.
Changes To This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to make a privacy request, contact:
Puget Press
Website: https://pugetpress.com
Email: contact@pugetpress.com