Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY — THE DECK BRIEFING

This Privacy Policy explains how The Deck Briefing (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website or contact us. We are committed to respecting your privacy and keeping your information secure.

  1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide
If you contact us directly (for example, through a contact form or by email), we may receive:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your message or inquiry

We use this information only to respond to your request.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically
Our website uses trusted third-party service providers to operate, secure, and monitor the site. These providers may automatically collect standard technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • General location (country-level)
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site
  • Referring website
  • Cookies required for basic site functionality and analytics

This information helps us understand how visitors use the site and improve performance.

1.3 Cookies
Our service providers use cookies to:

  • Enable essential website functions
  • Provide basic visitor statistics
  • Support site security

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

1.4 Embedded Content
Articles on this website may include embedded content such as:

  • Videos
  • Social media posts
  • Maps
  • External images

Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the external site directly. These third-party sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

  1. How We Use Your Information
    We may use collected information to:
  • Respond to your messages
  • Improve our website and content
  • Analyze general site traffic and performance
  • Maintain website security

We do NOT sell or share your personal information with advertisers or marketing companies.

  1. How We Protect Your Information
  • Contact messages are stored securely in our email system.
  • Our third-party service providers maintain industry-standard hosting, encryption, and security protections.
  • Access to personal information is limited to authorized administrators of The Deck Briefing.

We retain information only as long as necessary for its intended purpose.

  1. Third-Party Service Providers
    We use reputable third-party providers to support website hosting, analytics, and essential functionality. These providers may process technical data as part of their services. Each provider maintains its own privacy practices.
  2. Children’s Privacy
    Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
  3. External Links
    Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
  4. Changes to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent revision.
  5. Contact Us
    If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to contact us regarding your information, you can reach us at:
    info@thedeckbriefing.com