Last updated: February 2026

LifeInCarolinaBeach.com (“we,” “our,” or “this website”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and your rights regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Email Subscriptions

If you subscribe to receive Ricky’s Island Notes or other updates, we collect:

  • Your email address

We do not require your name or any additional personal information to subscribe.

How We Use Your Information

We use your email address to:

  • Send you Ricky’s Island Notes and related updates
  • Notify you of new content or announcements
  • Respond to direct inquiries if you contact us

We do not sell, rent, or trade your email address to third parties.

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in every email.

Email Service Provider

Email subscriptions are managed through MailPoet, a WordPress email service plugin.

Your email address is stored securely within the website’s WordPress system and MailPoet’s infrastructure.

MailPoet may process your information solely for the purpose of delivering email communications on our behalf.

Analytics and Website Usage Data

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Plausible Analytics to understand how visitors use the website.

These tools may collect anonymous usage data such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring websites
  • General geographic region
  • Device and browser type

This information helps us improve the website and content.

We do not use analytics data to personally identify individual visitors.

Cookies

This website may use basic cookies to:

  • Enable core website functionality
  • Support analytics tools
  • Improve user experience

You may disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.

Future Advertising and Sponsorships

LifeInCarolinaBeach.com may include:

  • Sponsored content
  • Affiliate links
  • Promotional placements

If and when this occurs, sponsored or affiliate content will be clearly disclosed.

We will not sell your personal email information to advertisers or sponsors.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no website or email system can guarantee complete security.

Your Rights

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from email communications at any time
  • Contact us to request removal of your email from our system
  • Inquire about the information we hold about you

To do so, contact: ricky at LifeInCarolinaBeach.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: ricky at LifeInCarolinaBeach.com