Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Shoestring Atlas ("we," "us," or "this site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit https://www.shoestringatlas.com. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information we collect

We collect limited information automatically through standard web technologies, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. If you submit our contact form or newsletter signup, we collect the information you provide directly, such as your name and email address.

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate core site features (such as remembering that you've dismissed our cookie notice) and to support analytics and advertising. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect how parts of the site function.

Third-party advertising

This site may display advertisements served by third-party advertising vendors, including Google and its advertising partners (such as Google AdSense). These vendors may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings, and you can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at Google's own privacy and terms pages.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how visitors use this site in aggregate. These services may set their own cookies and collect information consistent with their own privacy policies.

How we use information

We use collected information to operate and improve the site, respond to contact form submissions, send newsletter content to subscribers who opt in, and understand aggregate site usage. We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal information, and to opt out of certain data uses including personalized advertising. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details on our Contact page.

Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Data retention

We retain information collected through the contact form and newsletter signup for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries or maintain your subscription, and you may request deletion at any time.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date above.

Contact us

Questions about this policy can be sent to hello@shoestringatlas.com or through our Contact page.