Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

Who we are

Pickwick Info (“we,” “our,” or “the Site”) operates https://pickwickinfo.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

Account Information

When you register an account, we collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Username
  • Any information added to your profile

Business Listing Information

When submitting or claiming a listing, we collect:

  • Business name
  • Business contact details
  • Website and social media links
  • Description and images
  • Claim request information
  • Your role in the business

Listing information may be displayed publicly.

Comments

When visitors leave comments:

  • Data shown in the comment form
  • IP address
  • Browser user agent string (for spam detection)

An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to determine if you use that service.

2. Media

If you upload images, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract location data from images on the website.

3. Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Login sessions
  • Remember Me functionality
  • Comment form convenience
  • Site functionality and performance

Login cookies last up to two weeks if “Remember Me” is selected.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

Google Analytics and Website Usage Data

Pickwick Info uses Google Analytics 4, a website analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors use our website and improve our content and services.

Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, interactions with the website, approximate geographic location, device and browser information, and other usage data through cookies and similar technologies.

We use this information to evaluate website performance, identify popular content, and improve the experience for visitors and local businesses.

Learn more about Google’s data practices at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

Pickwick Info is preparing to participate in Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google. If advertising is enabled, third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies, web beacons, IP addresses, and other identifiers to provide advertisements, measure performance, and support advertising services.

Google and its advertising partners may use cookies to serve advertisements based on visitors’ previous visits to this website or other websites. Google’s advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to deliver personalized advertising where permitted.

Visitors may manage Google’s personalized advertising settings at https://myadcenter.google.com/ and learn more about Google’s use of information from partner sites at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.

Visitors can also learn about certain third-party advertising opt-out options at https://optout.aboutads.info/.

We may update this section as advertising services are activated or changed.

Cookie Choices and Privacy Preferences

Visitors can manage or delete cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, including account login and saved preferences.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional consent or privacy controls for analytics and advertising technologies.

For questions about privacy or requests concerning personal information, contact adam@pickwickinfo.com.

4. Embedded Content

Listings and pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, social media feeds).

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly. Those sites may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.

Affiliate Links and Amazon Associates

Pickwick Info participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that allows websites to earn commissions by linking to Amazon.com and related Amazon websites.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Some articles, guides, and recommendations on PickwickInfo.com may contain affiliate links. If you click one of these links and make a qualifying purchase, we may receive a commission.

Our goal is to provide useful information and product recommendations for Pickwick Lake residents, visitors, and property owners. Affiliate relationships do not guarantee that a product will be recommended.

When you follow an affiliate link to Amazon, Amazon may collect information and use cookies or similar technologies in accordance with its own privacy policies.

For additional information, please review Amazon’s Privacy Notice.

Advertising and Third-Party Cookies

PickwickInfo.com may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense.

Third-party advertising vendors, including Google, may use cookies and similar technologies to serve advertisements based on visitors’ previous visits to this website or other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its advertising partners to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising performance.

Visitors can manage personalized advertising preferences through Google’s My Ad Center or learn about additional advertising opt-out options at YourAdChoices.

For more information about how Google uses information from websites that use its services, visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

Where required, visitors may also be presented with consent choices regarding the use of advertising cookies and related technologies.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide directory services
  • Manage user accounts
  • Process listing submissions and claims
  • Communicate regarding submissions
  • Improve website functionality
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

We do not sell your personal data.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share data with:

  • Spam detection services
  • Hosting providers
  • Email delivery services
  • Security services

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.

We do not sell or rent personal information.

7. Data Retention

  • User accounts remain active until deleted.
  • Listing submissions remain published unless removed.
  • Claim requests and administrative records may be retained for security and verification purposes.
  • Comments may be retained indefinitely.

8. Your Data Rights

If you have an account, you may:

  • Access your personal information
  • Edit your profile
  • Request data export
  • Request deletion of your data

Certain information may be retained for legal or security purposes.

To request data removal, contact:

📧 adam@pickwickinfo.com

9. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of changes.