Privacy Policy
Home in the Finger Lakes
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Home in the Finger Lakes (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (“User”) of the https://homeinthefingerlakes.com website (“Site”). This policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Home in the Finger Lakes.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it may be used. This policy applies only to this Website.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide to the Site, including your name and email address. For example, you may provide this information by subscribing to a newsletter, leaving a comment, submitting a contact form, or otherwise communicating with us.
If you create a user account, we may store your username and email address. Passwords are encrypted and are not visible to us.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about you and the device you use to access the Site. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages viewed
- Dates and times of access
This information helps us understand how visitors use the Site and improve performance and content.
Cookies
The Site uses cookies—small data files stored on your browser—to enhance your experience. We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted).
You can disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information collected in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain the Site
- To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries
- To send newsletters or updates (you may opt out at any time)
- To improve the Site and user experience
- To track and measure advertising performance
- To protect against unauthorized or illegal activity
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 sent to your computer or mobile device (“device”) by a web server so that a website can remember information about your browsing activity.
First-party cookies are created by the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are frequently used in behavioral advertising and analytics and are created by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies, tags, pixels, beacons, and similar technologies (“Tags”) may be placed on the Website to monitor interaction with advertising content and to target and optimize advertising.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. You can learn more about managing cookies at:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/
Rejecting cookies does not mean you will no longer see ads; you will still see non-personalized advertisements.
When serving personalized ads, the Website may collect the following data using cookies:
- IP Address
- Operating System type and version
- Device Type
- Website language
- Web browser type
- Email (in hashed form)
Mediavine Partners may also collect additional data to deliver interest-based advertising across devices and platforms. This may include usage data, cookie information, device information, geolocation data, traffic data, and referral sources. Partners may create unique audience identifiers for advertising purposes.
To learn more or opt out of interest-based advertising, visit:
For information about Mediavine Partners, visit:
https://www.mediavine.com/ad-partners/
Third-Party Services
The Site may use third-party service providers whose use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies, including:
- Google Analytics – website analytics
- Email marketing services – for newsletter delivery
- Advertising partners – including Mediavine
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Affiliate Disclosure
Home in the Finger Lakes participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission if you click a link and make a purchase. Affiliate links may use cookies to track referrals.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial content.
Newsletters & Email Communication
You may subscribe to our newsletter through the Site. Emails may include tracking technologies to monitor open rates and link engagement to help us improve future communications. This data is not shared with third parties.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email.
Your Rights
You may:
- Opt out of email communications
- Access personal data we hold about you
- Request corrections to your information
- Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal or operational requirements
Requests may be sent to:
📧 ad***@******************es.com
Sensitive Personal Information
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the Site, including social security numbers, health data, political opinions, or religious beliefs.
Children’s Information
The Site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If you believe such information has been collected, please contact us immediately.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:
📧 ad***@******************es.com
Last updated: February 10, 2026