Last Updated: [April 8, 2026]
Effective Immediately

1. Introduction

Welcome to AmeriCurious (“we,” “our,” or “us”), located at https://americurious.com. We’re dedicated to helping you discover authentic American places, food, and culture — while respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

  • Newsletter Signups: When you subscribe, we collect your name and email address to send curated content, updates, and occasional offers.
  • Comments: If you comment on articles, we collect your name, email, and website (optional) to display your comment and prevent spam.
  • Contact Forms: Messages sent to contact@americurious.com or via forms include your name, email, and message content.

b) Automatically Collected Information

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs (via Google Analytics and similar tools).
  • Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to personalize content, analyze traffic, and enable social sharing. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser.
  • Device Information: General data like operating system, device type, and approximate location (country/region level).

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Deliver and personalize content you request (e.g., newsletters).
  • Improve site performance, user experience, and content relevance.
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
  • Protect against fraud, spam, and unauthorized access.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

4. Third-Party Services

We partner with trusted providers who may process data on our behalf:

  • Google Analytics: For anonymous traffic insights. Google Privacy Policy
  • Email Service Provider (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit): To manage newsletters.
  • Comment System (e.g., WordPress native, Disqus): To moderate discussions.
  • Social Media Plugins: For sharing content (Facebook, X, Pinterest, etc.).

These parties have their own privacy policies. We do not sell your personal data.

5. Data Retention

  • Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized; retained per provider policies.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.
  • Opt out of marketing communications (click “unsubscribe” in any email).
  • Restrict or object to certain data processing.
  • Request data portability.
    To exercise these rights, contact us at https://americurious.com/contact

7. Children’s Privacy

AmeriCurious is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us for immediate removal.

8. International Visitors

If you access our site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact Us

Questions? Reach out:
🌐 Website: https://americurious.com/contact